28/10/2026
*Supporting Students’ Mental Health During School Holidays*
A student’s mental health needs do not end when schools close. During school holidays, learners spend more time at home, where family relationships, peer interactions, social pressures, and changes in daily routines can significantly affect their emotional well-being.
*What Can Parents and Caregivers Do?*
- Maintain open communication: Create a safe space for children to express their feelings, fears, and concerns without fear of judgement or punishment.
- Provide emotional support: Be attentive to changes in mood, behaviour, sleep, appetite, or social interactions. Persistent withdrawal, irritability, sadness, or hopelessness should not be ignored.
- Encourage healthy routines: Promote adequate sleep, physical activity, balanced nutrition, recreational activities, and reasonable screen time.
- Strengthen family relationships: Spend quality time together, listen actively, and resolve conflicts respectfully. Avoid excessive pressure regarding academic performance.
- Promote safety: Protect children from abuse, neglect, bullying, exploitation, and harmful peer influences, both online and offline.
- Seek professional help when necessary: If a child experiences persistent emotional distress or significant behavioural changes, consult a qualified mental health professional. _@kultivateconcepts._
