THE TRANSFER
Part of IMMENSE expo

August 31st marks the eve of a new beginning. On September 1st, secondary school begins, and these children bridge the gap between childhood and adolescence, not just their school environment changes, but their bodies too. Lined up in their underwear, that’s clearly visible. But what does that do to their mental state?

I was a teenager before social media;a luxury, I now realize, compared to these young people who can compare themselves not only to each other, but to the whole world through their screens. Mental health among teenagers is more pressing than ever. What’s going on in their minds?