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Adolescent health (RKSK)
groupsWho are adolescents
Boys and girls aged 10 to 19 years are adolescents. Their body and mind change fast. They need correct information on nutrition, body changes, mental health, and staying away from tobacco, alcohol and drugs.
Talk to adolescents with respect and in private. Do not scold or shame them.
local_hospitalAdolescent Friendly Health Clinic
Under RKSK (Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram), adolescents can get free counselling and treatment at Adolescent Friendly Health Clinics (AFHC) at PHC, CHC and district hospitals. Everything they share is kept confidential.
Tell adolescents the day and place of the clinic nearest to them.
volunteer_activismPeer educators
In each village, peer educators (Saathiya) — 2 boys and 2 girls — are chosen to share health messages with other adolescents. Help them organise the Adolescent Health and Wellness Day in your village.
Adolescents often listen to friends more than to adults.
infoFor training ASHA workers. Always follow your ANM, Medical Officer and the latest Government guidelines. In an emergency, call 108.