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Mental Well-being for Young People
YuWaah recognizes that supporting young people’s mental wellbeing is central to their, learning-to-earning, journey and to enabling them to thrive as individuals. We work towards a holistic approach that addresses the needs of young people inside and outside education and employment systems., Why Mental Wellbeing ...
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CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE MAPPING: INDIA 2024
The pressing need for a comprehensive service mapping of child and adolescent mental health in India emerges from the alarming mental health crisis affecting this population subset. The ever-increasing 436 million children & adolescents represent a vital asset for our future society. However, despite significa...
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GoI and UNICEF: Peer-Support Critical for Adolescent Mental Health
BHOPAL, 22 July 2025 –, To strengthen the support for growing mental health needs of young people, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), in collaboration with UNICEF and the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), released a national fact sheet on adolescent and youth mental h...
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UNICEF supports children’s mental health
A big part of UNICEF's mission to protect the world's most vulnerable children extends to children's mental health — an area of growing concern in the midst of global conflict, crises and climate change. These existential threats are taking a heavy toll on children and raising concerns about the mental health of a...
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How play strengthens your child’s mental health
Play is how young children learn and make sense of the world around them. While they are having fun, they are working on critical parts of their development like building motor, cognitive, social and emotional skills. But the power of play extends beyond early learning: it also plays a key role in building your ch...
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Good mental health is important for every child
In every part of the world, poor mental health causes suffering for children and young people. It is a top cause of death, disease and disability, especially for older adolescents. Half of all mental health conditions start by 14 years of age, but most cases go undetected and untreated. Every child has the right t...
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A girl turns her life around by not quitting
The blue beads strung around a black thread on her neck are a reminder of her new life, one filled with hope, love and the promise of a better future. As she had deftly put together the beaded necklace and her black-beaded bracelets, Preeti (name changed), 14-years-old, from a remote village in Kondagaon district,...
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Tips to take care of your mental health
Five tips to take care of your mental health, Here are some basic tips to take care of your mental health, Talk to someone, You don’t have to go through this alone. Reach out to someone you trust, a parent or guardian, a close friend or your teacher. Tell them about your troubles and don’t hesitate or be afraid to...
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Six tips for adolescents for building better relationships with parents
The teenage years can be challenging in many ways. Academic stress, peer pressure and emotional and hormonal changes are some of the issues that mark these foundational years. This will help them effectively navigate this challenging period of life. Here is a checklist for teenagers to connect better with thei...
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16 ways to ensure your child's mental well being
Our mental health is a fundamental part of our overall health and well-being. As a parent, you play a massive role in supporting your child's mental well-being. Nurturing and loving care build a strong foundation, helping your child develop the social and emotional skills they need to lead a happy, healthy and ful...
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Mental health and well-being
Mental health and well-being, How to support mental well being of your children and yourself Our mental health is a fundamental part of our overall health and well-being. As a parent, you play a massive role in supporting your child's mental well-being. Nurturing and loving care builds a strong foundation, helping...
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Mental health and your child
We all want what's best for our children, but being a parent isn't always easy. Our mental health is a fundamental part to our overall health and well-being. As a parent, you play a huge role in supporting your child's mental well-being. Nurturing and loving care build a strong foundation, helping your child to de...