SINGAPORE - Increasing awareness of the importance of mental health in recent years has added another dimension to the time-honoured pangs of adolescence.
For some members of Gen Z, having the "emotional vocabulary" to talk about their socio-emotional challenges stands them in better stead to face academic pressure, falling out with friends, the stress of keeping up with social media and pandemic isolation.
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