Mental health is as important as physical health to our quality of life. Mental health is not simply the absence of mental illness, but also means having the skills necessary to cope with life’s challenges. If ignored, mental health problems can interfere with children’s learning, developments, relationships, and physical health. Some problems are more serious than others, but all children face challenges that can affect their learning and behavior.
All of us, from childhood through old age, sometime feel angry, sad, frustrated, worried and out of control. This is normal. Sometimes, a person’s thoughts, feelings and actions become too hard to control and interfere with how well we are able to handle the daily demands of school, home, activities and relationships. This could be a mental health concern.