Indian Knowledge Systems and Behavioural Challenges in Children and Adolescents: Traditional Insights for Contemporary Mental Health

By

Mrs. Jyoita Roy Research Scholar

Dr. Pranjali Kane Research Supervisor

S.B. City College, Nagpur.

Abstract

One of the major problems that concerns contemporary society is the behavioral challenges that today’s children and adolescents face. Many factors contribute to this challenge, but the prominent causes are rapid social transformation, changing family structures, academic pressure, and imbalances in lifestyle, which have contributed to emotional instability, behavioral disturbances, and stress among youngsters. Modern health science considers all these concerns and focuses on mental well-being as an essential factor of overall health.

However, the need for culturally rooted, preventive, and holistic approaches to mental health care is gaining popularity these days.

The Indian Knowledge System (IKS) provides a comprehensive understanding of human behavior based on discipline, ethical living, and harmony between the mind and conduct.

This paper explores how the Indian Knowledge System analyzes behavioral issues in children and adolescents and discusses traditional methods supporting mental well-being and regulation of behavior. Without depending on scientific theories or clinical models, the study presents an overview of value-based practices such as discipline in everyday life, mindful living, yoga, breathing practices, and moral education.

The paper frames these ideas in the context of present-day social realities and connects them with the goals of the National Education Policy 2020, which promotes the integration of the Indian Knowledge System with modern areas of study. It argues that the Indian Knowledge System presents practical, meaningful, and sustainable ways to cope with the behavioral problems of contemporary society.

Keywords : Indian Knowledge System, behavioral challenges, children and adolescents, mental well-being, value-based practices, National Education Policy 2020

DOI link – https://doi.org/10.69758/GIMRJ/2601S01V14P029