It’s not a shock to most people that mental health issues are on the rise. We are fortunate in the modern era to have access to technology that widely disseminates information, and more and more awareness campaigns are bringing attention to mental health struggles, like Bells “Let’s Talk” campaign for instance. These campaigns are designed to decrease the stigma around mental health issues and make people aware of the very real struggle that exists for so many individuals. What people are perhaps less aware of, however, are mental health issues in children and adolescents. Monday, May 7th is National Child and Youth Mental Health Day. It’s a day about creating not only awareness for mental health struggles, but paying particular attention to these difficulties for children and adolescents.
Growing up in the 21st Century
I can only imagine what growing as a child in the 21st century is like. Growing up in the 80’s and 90’s, the infamous television had already laid its roots, and was now a mainstay in the home. At the end of a long day, families would gather around the television to be entertained and enticed by the latest episode of “Cheers” or “The Wonder Years.” While more and more prevalent in the home, television screen time was predominantly an evening ritual.
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