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Kids' Health: Wellbeing Starts Young, Says Dr. Nene
15 Nov
Summary
- Preventive healthcare and emotional wellbeing are crucial for youth.
- The NextGen Forum in Chennai focused on youth safety and wellbeing.
- A White Paper on youth safety will be created from forum insights.
Cardiothoracic surgeon Shriram Nene emphasized that preventive healthcare and emotional wellbeing are essential components of raising the next generation. Speaking at the NextGen Forum in Chennai, Dr. Nene, author of '21 Days to Good Health,' advocated for making daily wellbeing a priority from an early age.
The two-day conclave, organized by The Kindness Foundation on November 13 and 14, convened over 200 students aged 11 to 17 and more than 25 experts. Discussions covered critical areas such as youth safety, mental health, digital risks, and substance misuse.
Insights from the forum, which concluded on Saturday, will be compiled into a co-created White Paper. This document will feature young people's perspectives and expert recommendations for families, institutions, and policymakers, according to foundation founder Mahima Poddar.
