Developmental Paediatrician, Dr Priya Jain and Psychologist, Ms Jyotsna Wadhwa from Neuroaid Shakti (a unit of NRF), were the resource persons for the presentation. The lecture was based around the stages of adolescence and the challenges faced during this vulnerable period in a child’s life. The physical and emotional changes were explained in detail. Dr Priya elaborated on the science behind an adolescent’s brain and behavioural changes typically seen. The repercussions of risky behaviours and lack of information/ awareness in teenagers were stressed in the capsule on safety and security concerns. The interaction between students and the Psychologist, Ms Jyotsna Wadhwa followed the lecture. The students were involved in healthy round of discussion and debate wherein the Psychologist was at the listening end.
The Q & A session was very interactive. Prior permission to have the Q & A round without teachers was taken as it was felt that the students may not open up in the presence of their teachers. The team responded to the questions put forth by the students. A feedback form was circulated to a few students and the teachers who were present during the lecture. The teachers and students appreciated the lecture. The Principal, Ms Neelam Kumar, expressed her gratitude to the team of NRF comprising Dr Priya Jain, Ms Jyotsna Wadhwa, Occupational Therapists—Monika Srivastava and Sugandha Verma and the need to have such lectures in schools regularly.
