The program attracted the participation of 2,047 students and teachers of the high school. In particular, the program had the presence of Mr. NGUYEN Quoc Tan – Vice Principal in charge of the school, Ms. NGUYEN Thi Nhu Tuoi – Vice Principal of the school, and all other teachers.

In her opening speech, Ms. NGUYEN Thi Nhu Tuoi emphasized the importance of equipping students with knowledge about psychology, adolescent health, and safety in love. According to her, this is the stage when young people have many changes in physical, psychological, and emotional aspects, and understanding this knowledge will help them be best prepared to enter adulthood confidently and healthily.

This program not only provides theoretical knowledge but also brings a new and lively approach with the guidance of Dr. NGUYEN Van Thanh – Lecturer of Social Work Faculty, Vietnam Women’s Academy. With many years of experience in the field of sex education and adolescent health, Mr. Thanh has helped students approach this topic in a natural, familiar but also extremely profound way.

Instead of purely theoretical lectures, Dr. NGUYEN Van Thanh used direct interaction methods, combined with games and real-life situations, helping students actively participate and draw their own lessons. Important contents such as psychological changes during puberty, teenage love, preventing abuse, and how to build healthy and safe relationships are presented in an easy-to-understand, humorous, yet profound way.

One of the most exciting parts of the discussion was when students were invited to the stage to answer the question: 🧐 “What are the ways to ensure safety in heterosexual relationships? How to prevent consequences?”

A confident student shared: “To ensure safety in a relationship, the most important thing is to have mutual respect, clearly define personal boundaries and not let yourself be pressured by the other person. When you feel uncomfortable, you need to boldly express your opinions and not be afraid to say ‘no’ to things you are not ready for.”

Another student added: “We also need to equip ourselves with knowledge about reproductive health, use protective measures if necessary and absolutely avoid hasty, thoughtless actions. If you encounter a difficult situation, seek advice from a trusted adult such as a teacher, parent or psychologist.”

The students’ answers not only demonstrated their understanding but also affirmed the importance of sex education in schools. Dr. NGUYEN Van Thanh promptly provided additional guidance on measures to protect reproductive health, how to identify and avoid risks in romantic relationships, as well as how to protect oneself from negative impacts from society.

The atmosphere in the hall constantly changed between bursts of laughter and quiet moments. The interactions on stage were not only an opportunity to express themselves but also helped students understand themselves and their friends better.

The program helped many students realize that topics about love, sex and adolescent health are not scary, dry or sensitive as many people think, but are actually essential issues that need to be discussed openly to have the best preparation for the future.

The thematic talk named: Adolescent health counseling is one of the meaningful activities in the series of community support programs implemented by Vietnam Women’s Academy at many high schools. With the desire to accompany students on their journey to adulthood, the Academy will continue to bring many other useful topics on health, psychology, life skills, career guidance, etc.

Students of Bac Thang Long High School refer to the 2025 enrollment information of the Vietnam Women’s Academy

The program at Bac Thang Long High School not only ended with valuable knowledge but also left many deep impressions. Students were not only equipped with necessary knowledge and skills but also had moments of fun and openness, helping them to be more confident on the path to adulthood.

🚀Vietnam Women’s Academy will continue its journey to many other high schools with more attractive and practical topics. Let’s wait and see! 💙