Mother's Self-Derogation and Adolescent Mental Health : Ghanshyam Kumar : 9781383593044 : 1383593043 : 22 Mar 2023 : Young people constitute one of the precious resources of any country. India homes about 24.3 crores adolescents and occupies 21% of Indian population. It means about one fifth of India's population belongs to the adolescent age group of 10 -19 years. According to UNICEF, there are more adolescents in India than in any country . As they form an important segment, there is call for focused attention with regard to health and social well-being. With the growing realization that investing in adolescents yield more intellectual and economic dividends for the country, recently Government of India has launched its first comprehensive programme for adolescents . The program envisages an idea of enabling the adolescents to be made informed and responsible in their decisions related to their health and well-being. Similarly a global reflection also observed in acknowledging and p