Schools in Haryana to help parents spot mental distress early

Chandigarh, Oct 29 (UNI) The Haryana government is set to introduce monthly school-based sessions to help parents identify early signs of mental distress among children and adolescents, with a structured referral mechanism to ensure timely access to counselling and healthcare services. The initiative, SAATH (Support & Awareness for Adolescents Through Parents), will be implemented by the National Health Mission (NHM), Haryana, in collaboration with the School Education Department. It will cover parents and guardians of adolescents aged 10-19 years studying in Classes 6 to 12. Health Minister Arti Singh Rao said the government would give special attention to the mental…