Children’s mental health: A catalyst for development

Child and adolescent mental health is the foundation of a strong, vibrant and healthy society.  Yet, children and adolescents in South Africa continue to face multiple adversities that erode their mental health. Investing early to promote children’s optimal wellbeing is one of the best investments we can make in our future prosperity, as it offers an opportunity to break the cycle of poverty, violence and mental ill health.

Download the press release in PDF format: Invest in children’s mental health: A catalyst for development

Read the sixteenth issue of the South African Child Gauge