Level of Mental Wellbeing among Adolescents with Special Reference to Kess Vocational Training Institute, Thrissur District, Kerala

Abstract

Mental health is a crucial and positive aspect of an individual's overall well-being. Adolescents represents the most crucial building block of society, embodying both immense significance and vulnerability. The significance of discussing mental health among adolescents is a crucial topic that warrants careful consideration and conversation. Globally, 13% of the burden of disease among individuals aged 10-19 is attributed to mental disorders, with one in seven within this age range experiencing such conditions (WHO, 2021). The repercussions of neglecting adolescent mental health conditions extend into adulthood, compromising both physical and mental well-being while constraining opportunities for individuals to lead fulfilling lives in their adult years. The objectives of the research were 1) To understand the sociodemographic details of the respondents. 2) To assess the level of mental wellbeing of adolescents. Descriptive research design is used for the study and simple random sampling method is used to collect data from 60 respondents, studying in KESS Vocational Training Institute, Thrissur District. The results obtained from the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale indicate a low level of mental wellbeing among the respondents. Significant differences in mental wellbeing were observed across various demographic factors like gender, educational qualification and religion.