Ranchi, Aug. 25 -- UNICEF Jharkhand, in collaboration with the Speaker's Office, organized a roundtable on children's mental health at the Jharkhand Assembly today.
The discussion, titled "Prioritizing Children's Mental Health and Well-being: What Can Policymakers Do?", brought together 40 MLAs and UNICEF experts during the monsoon session.
Assembly Speaker Rabindranath Mahato said children's struggles, often hidden, require attention and action.
"As representatives, it is our responsibility to create an environment where every child feels seen, heard, and supported," he said.
Dr. Kaninika Mitra, Chief of UNICEF Jharkhand Field Office, said children face pressures such as academic stress, economic difficulties, exposure to violence, and...