Adolescent Health And Wellness Day (AH&WD)
It is one of the interventions under RKSK to improve coverage with preventive and promotive interventions for adolescents and to increase awareness among adolescents, parents, families, and stakeholders about issues and needs related to adolescent health.
Objectives
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To increase awareness among adolescents and stakeholders about the determinants of adolescent health such as nutrition, sexual and reproductive health, mental health, injuries and violence (Including Gender-Based Violence), substance misuse, and Non-Communicable Diseases.
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To improve awareness of other adolescent health-related services in particular Nayi Disha Kendra/ helplines.
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To increase awareness of parents and other key stakeholders on adolescent health needs.
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To address concerns of adolescents regarding sexual and reproductive health, mental health, injuries, violence, substance misuse, and Non-Communicable Diseases.