Author on benefits of investing in children’s mental health

• Early intervention in children's mental health through accessible tools like picture books may support emotional development and resilience in primary school-aged children (7-12 years)
• Clinicians can consider recommending evidence-based resources designed to build children's confidence and emotional wellbeing as part of preventative mental health strategies
• Picture book interventions represent a low-cost, scalable approach to promoting mental health literacy and positive coping mechanisms during critical developmental years

Dr Monique Lynch-Jonah has launched the Healthy Minds Kids Series. The collection of picture books aims to help children aged seven to 12 develop emotional wellbeing, confidence, resilience, and positive mental health from an early age.

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