Why children’s mental health should no longer be ignored

DAR ES SALAAM: ACROSS many communities, children’s mental health challenges remain largely misunderstood, overlooked or mistaken for simple behavioural problems. A child who becomes withdrawn, aggressive, fearful or unusually quiet is often labelled as stubborn, rude or undisciplined. Yet mental health experts warn that such behaviours may be early signs of deeper psychological distress that, … The post Why children’s mental health should no longer be ignored first appeared on Daily News .