End the Stigma – Let’s Talk about it

The Myth

There are many misconceptions about mental health of kids in our society. The most common being the ignorant belief that “Children don’t experience mental health problems. They are either moody or going through a stage.” Yes, know about the Children’s brain development as they grow.

We need to understand that stigma related to mental health is induced by the society. It is considered as a taboo and the need of the hour is to question it. The first and foremost thing we must do is to accept the fact that mental illness is not alien in nature; instead it is very much similar to physical illness.

Mental Health – WHAT & WHY?

Mental health symbolises our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It not only affects our thinking process, feelings and day to day acts but also helps us determine how we handle stress, relate to others and make our choices. Be it childhood may be in the early school years of learning stage, adolescence or adulthood, mental health is important at every stage of our lives.

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