Need of CBT ; Mindfulness in Schools for Resolving Behavioural Problems in Adolescents

Abstract

Adolescence is a period of life with specific health and development. It is a critical link between childhood and adulthood- mentally, emotionally, physically and socially. It is a time to develop skills and knowledge which are used to acquire attributes and abilities to manage emotions and relationships. School can play an important role in adolescents’ overall development. It is here that they can get support and guidance to meet their goals by resolving their common problems in day-to-day life. Behaviour problems in children in adolescents affect their personal, emotional ; social life and have been a major concern of parents, teachers and social reformers. Many children and adolescents often find it difficult to focus on their studies or important tasks given to them. Mindfulness is one way to help them train their minds to focus on the tasks at hand. CBT focuses on the present and future. It helps adolescents that they can control their behaviours.