As the world continues to navigate these uncertain times, mental health matters have come into the spotlight. In the midst of social distancing, lockdown, and a global pandemic, anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges are a very real concern. But why is it that children often don’t have a voice or a space to articulate their struggles in such times? 

For many children, these are strange and scary times, particularly as they absorb what they see on their screens, the emotional temperature of their immediate environment, and the abrupt changes happening in their world.

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Name:                      [• Tiyese Jeranji]

Position at organisation:  [•  Health journalist at Spotlight NSP]