Sharing – World Mental Health Day 2025: Why Early Support For Children Changes Everything
Why does it bother me when some parents complain about kids being screened for mental health issues or taught about mental health? Because we know that getting kids help early makes a massive difference:
Children who get help early on are better off as adults. People who get help when they are young are better able to deal with schoolwork, keep friends, and deal with stress at work. If you do not get help, emotional problems can cause low self-esteem, problems with relationships, and problems at work. Early help gives children the skills they need to deal with their feelings, learn about themselves, and build strength that will last a lifetime.
If you think kids are resilient and they’ll be fine, or that by teaching kids mental health and emotional skills, you’re causing them to have mental health issues, you are depriving them of a much-needed source of development that could make the difference between spending years as an adult struggling versus having the skills to navigate the difficulty of adulthood. We recognize that early intervention in mental health is crucial. Why would we not do that?
