Friend, every child has the right to grow up in a loving, nurturing and safe environment.
As parents, caregivers and people who care about children, we all play a huge role in fostering positive mental health and supportive spaces for children.
It’s why UNICEF is committed to providing resources and services that uplift the mental health and well-being of every child. Learn how UNICEF protects and empowers children’s mental health around the globe >>
In addition to strengthening UNICEF’s efforts on mental health, you can extend your impact to help children in your life. Here are four tips for supporting youth mental health that you can follow:
Your support for children's mental health today will help them develop the social and emotional skills they need to lead a happy, healthy and fulfilled life now and in the future.
Across the globe, half of all mental health conditions start in childhood, but most cases go undetected and untreated. Some of the risks of poor mental health include violence, bullying and discrimination. To help mitigate these risks, you can acknowledge children’s feelings, help provide solutions to their problems and ensure you are looking after yourself to effectively respond to their needs.
Just like you are looking after the young people around you, UNICEF is actively working to support the mental health of children globally. And, together, we will build a confident, thriving and happy generation of children. Explore UNICEF’s impact and ongoing efforts on children’s mental health.
Thank you for being there for children,
Shannon Coffey
UNICEF USA
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![4 WAYS TO SUPPORT A CHILD'S MENTAL HEALTH [image of adult & adolescent talking] - Encourage them to share their feelings, Remind them that you are here for them and you will listen to what they have to say, no matter what. [image of parents and children hugging] - Take the time to engage with them, If a child feels frustrated, brainstorm solutions to problems together. [image of adults/children talking or smiling] - Work through conflict together, When there is conflict, listen to a child’s view and reflect on how you can resolve it together. [image of adult mediating/exercising/etc] - Care for
yourself, You can support a child best by caring for yourself as well.](https://image.em.unicefusa.org/lib/fe3515717564047a721d71/m/1/3483d595-5074-463f-9da9-7fc4e3dae1cd.jpg)
