Mental health and well-being

How to support your children and yourself

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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 develop the social and emotional skills they need to lead a happy, healthy and fulfilled life.     

Common conditions explained

Learn about common mental health terms and conditions and how to support your family’s well-being. 

What is anxiety?

Feelings of anxiety among children are preventable and treatable.

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What is depression?

Recognize signs of low mood and depression in children and learn ways to help them feel better.

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What are panic attacks?

Understanding the triggers is the first step to helping your child overcome the condition.

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What is stress?

A common feeling that affects children as much as adults, just differently.

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Tips for better mental health

How to improve your child's and your own mental health.

How to talk to your children about conflict and war

8 tips to support and comfort your children.

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How to build your baby's mental health

A psychologist's tips on helping your child to feel safe and protected.

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Four things you can do to support your teen’s mental health

Show your teenager love and care, while looking after yourself.

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11 tips for communicating with your teen

How to approach conversations with empathy and understanding.

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UNICEF helps young people deal with COVID-19 in Indonesia

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Young people take the lead on mental health

In Indonesia, online sessions for young people by young people provide mental health and psychosocial support in the time of a pandemic

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It's okay to not feel okay

Young people advocate for mental health and psychosocial support on World Mental Health Day and beyond

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Sibling love in times of loss

As older children care for their younger siblings orphaned by COVID-19, UNICEF is supporting their families through child social welfare programmes.

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