Support system needs for adolescents & Their Families

A well-rounded support system ensures adolescents can make balanced, informed choices while developing agency within a cohesive value framework. This multi-layered approach fosters resilience, autonomy, and ethical decision-making, allowing adolescents to navigate challenges while staying aligned with their values.

• Family & Caregivers: Providing emotional stability, guidance, and a safe space for decision-making.

• Educators & Schools: Equipping adolescents with knowledge, critical thinking skills, and opportunities for self-expression.

• Peers & Social Networks: Encouraging positive relationships, collaboration, and shared experiences that shape identity.

• Healthcare & Mental Health Professionals: Offering physical and emotional support, ensuring informed choices about well-being.

• Community & Cultural Institutions: Reinforcing values, traditions, and ethical decision-making through mentorship and engagement.

• Legal & Advocacy Groups: Protecting adolescent rights, ensuring access to education, healthcare, and safe environments.