The Youth Mental Health Project

It is quite normal for children to experience various kinds of mental or emotional problems as they mature. It is normal for them to experience anxiety about exams, school or go through short periods of depression. But when these symptoms persist, a parent should seek professional assistance.  At The Youth Mental Health Project, programs are aimed at promoting and building positive mental health models among children, identifying mental health issues that children and adolescents are facing, training teachers to identify early symptoms of mental health issues and facilitating better outcomes once a diagnosis is made.  Objectives of The Youth Mental Health Project 1. Our professionals will deliver mental health topics to schools and college-going students. Our interactive sessions will be delivered using audio-visual aids to promote the communication process and provide topical information to students. Students will be encouraged to ask questions of their teacher...

Mental health is as important as overall health. It plays a critical role in the overall development of the kids. It has been rightly said that a healthy mind resides in a healthy body. Mental health problems are common among children and affect about 1 in 10 children.  According to the studies, it has been found that 70% of children and young people who experience mental problems do not have had interventions at the right time.  It is easy for parents to identify the needs of their children. They become aware when the child is hungry, when he needs warm clothes,  and when he needs to sleep. But it is often seen that, problems with their mental health often go undetected. Good mental health allows children to develop skills that can help grow them into healthy adults.  Signifance of Mental Health for Kids Children do not suffer from mental health problems on their own. Traumatic events or incidents that happen to children in their young age can trigger th...

Just like adults, children are also likely to develop mental health conditions. But the hardest part is, it is difficult for the parents to identify if their child has a mental condition or not. According to the studies, it has been known that nearly one in five children has a mental illness that can deteriorate the quality of their lives significantly. If your child is showing an abrupt behaviour, it could be a red signal that your child may be suffering from a mental condition.  Indications Your Child May Have a Mental Condition Children who develop mental conditions express differently. Mentioned below is a range of emotions or habits shown by children with mental illnesses.  Anxiety Disorder- Though it is normal for every child to experience anxiety disorders. But when a child exhibits too much anxiety in his behaviour, it could be a sign that he needs support. Anxiety disorders such as OCD, post-traumatic stress disorder, etc can make it difficult f...