For young people, 15–24
Honest answers
about your body,
mind & relationships.
Yowun Piyasa is Sri Lanka's official youth health hub — written and reviewed by medical experts at the Family Health Bureau. Private, judgement-free, in your language.
- 50+
- Health topics
- 1000+
- Young people helped weekly
- 3
- Languages
Our approach
Four questions that guide everything we publish.
Each article on Yowun Piyasa answers the same four questions in plain language — so you always know what's healthy, what's not, and what to do next.
- 01
What is normal?
Healthy ranges of change in your body and mind during adolescence.
- 02
What is not normal?
Warning signs and patterns that deserve a closer look.
- 03
What can I do?
Practical steps you can take at home and in daily life.
- 04
Where do I get help?
How and when to talk to a parent, teacher or health professional.
Daily check-in
How are you,
really?
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60-second reset
Box breathing.
One minute. That's it.
Inhale 4 · Hold 2 · Exhale 6. Used by athletes and emergency responders to calm the nervous system fast.
Topics
Explore by what matters to you.
Your Body
Adolescence brings change — growth, hormones, menstruation, sexual development. Understand what's normal.
Mind & Mood
Stress, anxiety, friendships, identity. Practical tools and when it's time to talk to someone you trust.
Relationships
Healthy boundaries, consent, family and peer relationships — and how to navigate them safely.
Lifestyle
Nutrition, sleep, movement and habits that build a strong, confident future self.
Sexual & Reproductive Health
Accurate, judgement-free information on sexual and reproductive health for young people.
Get Support
Confidential help, hotlines and how to find a Yowun Piyasa centre near you.
Find your answer
Search 500+ youth-friendly health articles.
Type a feeling, a question, or a body part. We'll find the most trustworthy answer first.
What's new
Stories & guides for right now.
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A new creative initiative connecting young writers and artists with Sri Lanka's wild spaces. Submissions are now open.
Teenage pregnancy and health risks — what every young person should know
A clear, compassionate look at the physical, emotional and social risks of early pregnancy, and the help available.
Talking about mental health, without shame
Why it's okay to talk, who you can talk to, and small ways to support a friend who is struggling.
FAQ
No question is too small.
If you can't find what you need, reach out to us. Trained counsellors are here to listen — without judgement.
Ask us anything