Authors : Harshali Lohakare
Page Nos : 247-250
Description :
Adolescence is a crucial developmental stage characterized by rapid physiological, cognitive, and emotional changes. Emotional health during this period is essential for establishing identity, developing resilience, and ensuring overall psychological adjustment. The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 emphasizes holistic education by integrating emotional intelligence, mental well-being, and life skills development within the school system. This paper explores adolescent emotional health from a psychological perspective and connects it with the entrepreneurial and life-skill goals envisioned by NEP 2020. Through a review of theoretical and empirical studies, the paper highlights factors influencing adolescent emotional health, discusses the relevance of socio-emotional learning (SEL) in education, and outlines strategies to foster emotional intelligence, creativity, and self-efficacy among adolescents. The discussion demonstrates how emotional well-being nurtures the entrepreneurial mindset essential for innovation and responsible citizenship in the 21st century.
