Dr. Collins Badu Agyemang<\/a>, speaking on JoyNews, in reaction to the latest Hotline documentary “Deadly Doses”, argued that these societal shifts are creating a generation susceptible to behavioural addictions and substance misuse.<\/p>\nDr. Agyemang acknowledged on Friday, August 29, that while technology and the internet offer numerous advantages, they also expose students to significant risks. <\/p>\n
“The students are very much exposed, and that in itself introduces some risk in terms of their behaviour, in terms of some behavioural addictions,” he stated. <\/p>\n
This unfiltered exposure, he suggested, is a major factor in the vulnerability of young people.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, Dr. Agyemang criticised modern parenting, saying, “parents are no longer parenting.” <\/p>\n
He contended that many parents have become solely focused on being financial providers, neglecting the emotional and psychological needs of their children.<\/p>\n
This shift, he believes, is a critical problem that must be addressed to protect the youth.<\/p>\n
The mental health expert also pointed to a lack of institutional capacity to deal with the problem. According to him, the resources and number of professionals available in counselling centres at tertiary institutions are “deplorable”. <\/p>\n
He called on the government to take a more proactive role in equipping these agencies. “We must be intentional when it comes to moulding the minds and behaviour patterns,” he emphasised, stressing the need for a national commitment to providing the necessary support systems.<\/p>\n
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