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05 September 2024

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...

05 September 2024

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...

04 September 2024

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...

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,...

01 November 2022

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 a...

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...

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...

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 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 you...

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...

15 October 2021

ICC and UNICEF partner to help break stigma around mental health

The ICC and UNICEF are aiming to raise awareness of mental health and wellbeing amongst children and adolescents and encourage greater conversation and understanding of it throughout the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 beginning on Sunday. The event – the biggest ever in the UAE and Oman – begins on 17 October and ...

05 October 2021

UNICEF report spotlights on the mental health impact of COVID-19 in children and young people

NEW DELHI, 5 October 2021 – Children and young people in India could feel the impact of COVID-19 on their mental health and well-being for many years to come, UNICEF warned in its flagship report launched today by Shri Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Government of India and a panel of ...

Handling temper tantrums

Every parent worries about children getting upset and throwing temper tantrums, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic when the majority of us are at home. Understanding and finding solutions to these tantrums doesn't need to be tricky, as our experts share their tips in response to questions about temper tantrum...