Problem Statement

Background

Startling rate of emotionally struggling teens in Vietnam

Social stigma against opening up about mental health

Parents are unaware/ apathetic of prolonged, untreated emotional struggles

High academic expectations on teenagers (especially in gifted schools)

SDG goal no.3
Good health and Well-being

Recently, the UN warned that 40% of all people are suffering from COVID-related anxiety, stress, and depression.

In Vietnam, the problem of mental health is often overlooked

According to the SDQ

Scores, the percentage of children

having ‘Abnormal’ emotional

problems stood at as high as 19.7%,

(scale’s mean score 4.34)

16% of the Secondary school children were having

emotional problems in a survey done 

in Hochiminh City.

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