Asking for help is a sign of strength - it shows self-awareness and courage to seek support during difficult times!
This guide offers you some tips to help break the stigma around mental health difficulties, talk about mental health without reinforcing stereotypes and communicate your feelings better with your friends and family. It is vital for young people to have access to mental health resources and understanding the role of taking care of one's mental health as well as the physical and emotional aspects.
The COVID-19 pandemic has raised concerns about the mental health of a generation of children. But the pandemic may represent the tip of a mental health iceberg – an iceberg we have ignored for far too long. The State of the World’s Children 2021 examines child, adolescent and caregiver mental health. It focuses on risks and protective factors at critical moments in the life course and delves into the social determinants that shape mental health and well-being.