The Teenage Mind Today: Pressure, Social Media & Mental Health | Ishita, Aadya & Gayatri
Teenagers today are growing up in a world of constant pressure, comparison and connectivity. In this episode of The Unshakeables, educator Ishita joins students Aadya and Gayatri for an honest conversation on mental health, expectations and resilience.
They discuss what stress really feels like, the impact of social media, how success is being redefined, and what kind of support actually helps. Ishita shares powerful insights from the classroom, highlighting both the struggles and the quiet strength she sees in young people today.
At its core, this episode reflects the importance of allies and systems – schools, families and adults – in creating safe spaces where teenagers feel heard, supported and empowered to become truly unshakeable.
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About the Author: Sangeeta Relan
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I’m Sangeeta Relan—an educator, writer, podcaster, researcher, and the founder of AboutHer. With over 30 years of experience teaching at the university level, I’ve also journeyed through life as a corporate wife, a mother, and now, a storyteller.
