Teen Academy – The Chartered Institute of Counseling in Nigeria

Teen Leadership & Mental Health Awareness Program

Promoting Mental Wellness

The Teen Leadership and Mental Health Awareness Program is a quarterly flagship initiative of the Chartered Institute of Counseling in Nigeria’s Teen Academy. Designed for teenagers and young adults, this transformative program combines leadership development with critical mental health education, preparing the next generation to excel in life, school, relationships, and society.

We believe that young people are not just leaders of tomorrow, they are change makers today. Our program equips them with the tools to lead with confidence while understanding, managing, and promoting mental health for themselves and their peers.

Why This Program Matters

Teenagers today face unprecedented challenges, from academic pressures to social media influence, identity struggles, anxiety, depression, peer pressure, and more. At the same time, many are bursting with ideas, creativity, and leadership potential that needs to be nurtured.

This program bridges both worlds by:

Developing leadership skills that inspire action, responsibility, and community impact.
Breaking the stigma around mental health through education, conversation, and peer-led initiatives.
Equipping teens with coping strategies for stress, anxiety, and emotional well-being.
Fostering empathy and social awareness for stronger, healthier communities.

The program is anchored on CICN’s belief in wholeness and wholesomeness nurturing both the mind and the heart. We use evidence-based counseling strategies, engaging teaching methods, and interactive leadership tools that make learning both fun and impactful.

Program Highlight

Leadership Workshops: Learn public speaking, project management, decision-making, and conflict resolution.
Mental Health Education: Understand anxiety, depression, self-esteem, identity, and resilience.
Peer Support Circles: Safe spaces for sharing and listening without judgment.
Interactive Activities: Role-plays, group projects, and community service challenges.
Mentorship & Guidance: Connect with professionals and role models from diverse industries.
Wellness & Creativity Sessions: Mindfulness, art therapy, and skill-building exercises.

Who Can Join?

Ages: 13 – 19 years old
Teenagers passionate about leadership, personal growth, and making a difference
Young people curious about mental health and willing to be advocates for positive change

Schedule & Format

Frequency: Quarterly (Four editions annually)

Duration: 1-day intensive weekend program per quarter

Format: In-person at CICN Headquarters + select hybrid sessions for remote participants

Location: Chartered Institute of Counseling in Nigeria, Ikoyi, Lagos.

Benefits for Participants

Leadership & mental health certificate of participation
Access to a network of like-minded peers
Priority consideration for CICN Teen Ambassadors and internship programs
Lifelong skills in self-awareness, resilience, and social impact

Enrollment & Fees

Registration Fee:
Scholarships: Limited scholarships available for exceptional applicants and underserved communities.
How to Apply: Complete the online registration form and submit your parental consent form.

Don’t just prepare your teen for exams, prepare them for life.

Help them develop the confidence to lead and the awareness to thrive.

Cohort Starts Dates: January, April, July, October

Venue: CICN Headquarters

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