# Emotional Safety Vital for Youth Battling Pressure 2026-08-12T19:00:30+00:00 | Health & Science | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet On International Youth Day 2026, experts stress that emotional safety is crucial as young people face unprecedented academic, social media and peer pressure. Dr Sachi Pandya, psychologist at Narayana Health SRCC Children's Hospital, says emotional safety means creating an environment where setbacks can be discussed without shame. She advises parents to listen before offering solutions and to reinforce that a child's worth is not defined by grades or achievements alone. Simple habits like healthy sleep, limiting social media, pursuing hobbies and mindfulness can strengthen mental health. Normalising conversations about emotional struggles and seeking professional help when needed are also vital steps, Dr Pandya adds. ## Coverage - timesnownews.com Tags: academic pressure, Dr Sachi Pandya, emotional safety, International Youth Day, social media pressure, youth mental health Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/emotional-safety-vital-for-youth-battling-pressure/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/emotional-safety-vital-for-youth-battling-pressure/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.