World Mental Health Day: How to support your child’s emotional well-being

Dr Shorouq Motwani

Oct 10, 2025

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Mental Health is as essential for children and young teenagers as it is for adults.

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Mental and emotional well-being shapes a growing child’s world view – how they think, feel and respond to everyday situations.

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Most often, children do not truly express their feelings openly to their parents. However, there are a few signs or changes in their body language that can indicate distress.

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Being able to identify these changes in children will go a long way in being able to resolve any issues right at the source rather than letting it develop into a serious issue later on in life.

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Children need a safe space where they can share their thoughts and feelings freely. Parents, teachers and guardians can play a huge part in this.

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A nurturing environment allows children to feel heard and understood, which strengthens their confidence in expressing themselves.