According to the American Psychological Association, an estimated 15 million young people can currently be diagnosed with a mental health disorder but issues around children’s mental health can sometimes be overlooked compared to adults’.
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a decline in mental health among kids. Seeing a therapist is the best way for kids to work through mental health disorders. However, mental health starts at home, and parents can help kids understand their feelings. Reading books can provide a great way to start conversations about emotions that children may be experiencing and struggling with.
Our first booklet How are you? addresses challenges like dealing with various emotions and helps kids understand the importance of facing and talking about their feelings. “It is okay to not be okay”.