It is a misconception that childhood is a carefree, trouble-free period in our lives. The emotional well-being of a person is just as important as their physical health. Good mental health allows children and young people to develop the resilience to cope with whatever life throws at them and grow into well-rounded, healthy adults. 20% of adolescents may experience a mental health problem in any given year; 50% of mental health problems are established by the age of 14 and 75% by the age of 24.
In our country, mental health problems affect about 1 in 10 children and young adults. One in every five school-going children shows signs of some kind of a mental health condition. Concerns are not always what is stereo typically acknowledged as a "mental health condition": many children and teenagers experience rage, anger or conduct issues and may (and do) experiment with harmful substances…
