Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood, and teenage years.

From what I’ve learned about mental health in young people, and speaking with those affected, many parents don’t seem to quite understand what it’s all about. Some seem to think their children are looking for attention, while others dismiss their claims altogether. This is a big problem, and it needs to be addressed.

To what I've seen, there are many initiatives for youth mental health counseling, but only a few will take advantage of them. One of the issues is that they are afraid to express their feelings because they are afraid of what their parents will say. Mental health is frequently dismissed as an "overreaction" or "attention-seeking behavior." This is why many people go undiagnosed or refuse to seek treatment.

Parents need to understand the severity of mental health, and take it more seriously when their children approach them on such matters. It takes a lot of courage to speak to someone and ask for help. And it would be better if that help comes from you as parent. 

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