It’s time for an educational revolution; supporting adolescent health and wellbeing

It’s time for an educational revolution; supporting adolescent health and wellbeing

Author: The BMJ December 15, 2023 Duration: 46:27
In the final episode of this three-part podcast series from The BMJ, we dive into the vital topic of education for adolescents and how it influences the course of life.    This podcast explores barriers, burdens and possibilities of change in the educational system to better support young people, and how the traditional system of schooling is failing to equip young people with the skills and knowledge to lead healthy lives.   We also hear how the value of informal education and its impact on subjects ranging from health to gender equality, and that learning isn’t limited to young people, and the intergenerational benefits of education and its role in shaping societal norms and individual health.    Our guests;   Maziko Matemvu, Uwale Joanna Herat, UNESCO Janani Vijayaraghavan, Plan Canada Atika Ajra Ayon, Plan International Stefan Germann, Fondation Botnar  Hosted by Adam Levy   Supported by the Fondation Botnar and PMNCH, the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health. Read the full cCollection of articles showing the importance of investing in adolescent wellbeing. 00:03 Introduction to the podcast 00:11 The importance of education for adolescents 03:26 The role of education in health and wellbeing 04:43 The impact of education on society 10:21 The power of peer education 11:15 The role of media in education 12:31 The importance of meaningful engagement in education 14:45 The impact of education on health 17:48 The challenges in access to education 26:25 The role of education in combating child marriage 36:37 The impact of climate change on education 44:53 The role of education in mental wellbeing 45:59 Conclusion of the podcast

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