EP 4: Mental Health in Schools: are we enabling dependence or resilience?

The Playbook For Modern Learning by VIPKID & Fortes Education

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Featuring Lorenza Bruno, Senior Community Specialist, VIPKid & Devika Mankani, Chief Positive Psychologist, Fortes Education With the rise of mental health awareness in schools, are we truly building resilience — or fostering dependence?

In this thought-provoking episode, Lorenza Bruno and Devika Mankani open up about the realities of supporting student wellbeing in today’s classrooms. Drawing from both their professional expertise and personal parenting experiences, they explore the fine line between helping students feel safe and teaching them to stand strong.

Together, they reflect on what young people really need to grow into emotionally healthy, confident individuals — at school and at home. It’s an honest, compassionate conversation about mental health, resilience, and the responsibility we share in shaping young minds.

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