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ABSTRACT
Children's and adolescents are one of the most vulnerable categories in regard with psychosocial problems. The changing patterns and structure of social life, especially transition of family system from traditional to nuclear, reduced social interaction and technological outburst are some of the many reasons that makes the scenario more complex. Recent empirical evidences show the increasing number of adolescence involvement in delinquency, sexual, substance abuse and rising issues of mental health. The period of adolescence is sensitive in regard with bio-psychosocial changes and it is necessary to address these issues by enabling and equipping them with skills to face those challenges. Present system of education limits its role in enhancing such skills among the adolescence. Psychiatry, Psychology and Social Work interventions have reasonably advanced in dealing with mental illness but they have done very poorly with the mental health, especially the preventive aspects. In this context positive approach that emphasis on positive mental health deserves a high place. Life skill education is widely accepted as a tool of intervention in enhancing skill and capabilities to cope up with the daily demands of life, especially among a unique segment like adolescents. The present paper is based on the psychosocial intervention done through life skill education among adolescents, who are having psychosocial problems as per the school counseling records. A single group pretest and post test Quasi experimental design guided the study. Psychological well being and Self esteem have assessed in pre and post intervention. Result of the study indicates the intervention have significantly influenced in enhancing mental health of adolescents.
Key words: Empowering, Positive approach, Life skill education, Mental health, Psychosocial problems.
INTRODUCTION
Adolescent stage of human life span development is most sensitive and complex in regard with the different bio-psychosocial changes. The high risk behavior, experimentation and early adaptation of adulthood characteristics leads this groups to problematic in adjusting to themselves and with society. The complexities include the behavioral problems, delinquency, lack of interest in studies, suicidal orientation, adolescence pregnancy, high risk sexual behavior and substance abuse. This is a period of diversion and curiosity to have experiment with the above aspects. The changing patterns and structure of social life, especially transition of family system from traditional to nuclear, reduced social interaction...