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How Helping Others Can Improve Mental Health for Teenagers

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Teenagers today are increasingly facing stress, anxiety, and identity crises due to academic pressure, social media influence, and changing family dynamics. This paper explores how helping others—through volunteering, peer support, and small daily acts of kindness—can serve as an effective and accessible method for improving mental health among teenagers. It reviews psychological studies, explores brain mechanisms triggered by altruistic behavior, and presents real-life case studies. The findings show that kindness not only improves mood and emotional resilience but also builds self-worth and long-term

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15667541

Author: Kazi Rejwan, Islam

Language: English

Topic: Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W6912230850

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