許多統計數據及研究反映的青少年精神狀況令人關注，儘管專業人士和服務機構致力於解決青少年心理健康問題，但情況仍令人擔憂。究竟現況出現什麼問題？一直以來，探討青少年相關議題主要從個人層面、缺失或不當行為等角度切入，著重於青少年自身的特徵和行為。然而，青少年是生存於的關係網絡中，面對與其他人的關係，都對他們的自我發展和心理健康有著顯著影響。

除了傳統的服務和治療方法外，從「關係為本」導向去理解造成青少年精神健康的核心原因是至關重要的。青少年作為「互為彼此的存在」（Relational Being），在發展真實自我和身份的同時，與他人建立有意義的關係是培養身心健康的基礎，然而互動過程中很多時產生衝突或壓力，甚至彼此傷害、循環不息。本分組演講嘉賓將會討論影響青少年心理健康的複雜因素，分享他們如何理解家庭、學校和社交媒體等重要系統對青少年精神健康的影響和挑戰，探討在現今處境下培育青少年整全自我、身心靈健康發展的策略，回應青少年的需要。

Numerous statistics and researches reveal the concerning rise in mental illness among young people, despite the increase in professionals and services dedicated to addressing youth mental health concerns. Generally, youth topics have often been approached from an individualistic, deficiency or mal-behavior-based perspective, focusing on the characteristics and behaviors of young people themselves. However, youth are embedded within entangled relationship networks which significantly influence their self-development and mental wellness. Apart from conventional services and treatments, it is crucial to understand the core reasons on the relational-based approach, behind youth mental illness. Youth, as the relational being, who thrive on developing their true selves and identities meanwhile establishing meaningful relationships with others. This session aims to facilitate a deeper understanding of the complex factors impacting adolescents’ mental wellness. Various professionals come to share their views on the profound influence and challenges of various important systems, such as family, peers, and school, on youth mental wellness. Through insightful discussions and shared experiences, it is expected to generate ideas and strategies which appropriately respond to the needs of youth and help to improve mental health.

演講嘉賓 Guest Speakers：
1. 許龍杰 精神科醫生
2. 廖暉清 突破輔導中心經理
3. 黎柏然 循道衞理優質生命教育中心 助理總幹事
4. 黃崇堅 Dustykid 塵有限公司 聯合創辦人

座談主持 Facilitator：
何玉芬校長 迦密中學校長、香港輔導教師協會主席