Mental health is not child’s play

little blonde girl holding happy and sad face masks symbolizing changing emotions

RECENT reports in the media on mental health issues and young people are indeed timely as there is a need to address this topic that is still taboo in our fairly conservative nation.

Although more awareness programmes on the issue of mental health are being held these days, further emphasis needs to be made on its impact on the lives of young people today and how it may lead them to risky behaviours that could eventually add to the social problems in our country.