Adolescent distress cannot be addressed by leaving families alone. This is the powerful message that emerged from the conference "Fragile Adolescents: The Loneliness of Families," promoted by the Epoché association and hosted Wednesday by the Fondazione di Sardegna in Cagliari.
A well-attended event, both in person and via livestream, which brought together healthcare professionals, schools, social services, and institutional representatives. The goal: to discuss the challenges facing adolescents today and the need to develop more effective prevention and intervention tools.
The meeting was opened by Caterina Deidda , president of the Epoché association, who highlighted the profound changes affecting young people and families. "We cannot continue to provide old answers to new needs," she emphasized, highlighting the priority of intervening before a situation of fragility turns into profound suffering or an emergency.
A challenge that, according to Epoché, concerns not only health services, but the entire community. Schools, institutions, social services, and families must be able to rely on a network capable of communicating and responding promptly. "Education must return to being a collective responsibility," was the call made during the meeting.
The moment dedicated to "Restare" by Martina Marras , presented by Michela Calledda , was also particularly intense. This testimony represented one of the most significant moments of the day, bringing to the forefront the concrete experiences of those who experience the difficulties of adolescent distress.
Numerous institutional representatives were present. Micaela Morelli , vice president of the Fondazione di Sardegna, spoke to offer greetings; Giuseppe Meloni , vice president of the Sardinia Region and councilor for Planning and Budget; Giulia Andreozzi , councilor for Public Education for the Municipality of Cagliari; and Rosanna Mura , regional ombudsman.
