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How parents can raise mentally strong children

Most of the challenges we shall continue to face, as a country, on the mental health crisis are centered around parents who will release their youths to the world, very well educated but poorly mentored mentally. [iStockphoto]

As May is now over, there is a question that I would want answered. Are we now more aware and educated enough about our mental health well-being, considering that we have had a whole month dedicated to giving the condition our attention and mindfulness?

While the one-month campaign of spreading sensitisation and knowledge around this crisis is a good campaign, it is not enough if it is not continuous and consistent.

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