Adolescence and young adulthood, marked by significant brain maturation and heightened emotional experiences, are critical periods for building habits essential to mental well-being, such as healthy sleep, regular exercise, and effective emotion management. Yet, this stage is also a time of vulnerability, with emotional disorders like anxiety and depression becoming alarmingly common. Approximately 5% of young adults aged 15-19 are affected by anxiety disorders, while 2.6% experience major depression (WHO, 2021). Since most mental health disorders emerge between the ages of 15 and 20, early intervention is crucial in reducing their long-term impact.

The plasticity of adolescent brains offers a unique “window of opportunity” to intervene before mental health disorders take hold. Fostering emotional resilience, the ability to adapt to stress and manage emotions effectively, is central to this goal. Deficits in emotion regulation during adolescence are strongly linked to the development of psychiatric disorders later in life, making early identification and intervention essential.​