{"id":7711,"date":"2024-04-19T18:29:01","date_gmt":"2024-04-19T18:29:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vivalakidsworld.com\/parents\/?p=7711"},"modified":"2026-04-05T11:45:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T04:45:17","slug":"the-important-and-profound-meaning-behind-childrens-mental-health-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vivalakidsworld.com\/parents\/en\/the-important-and-profound-meaning-behind-childrens-mental-health-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Children\u2019s Mental Health Day: Why Is It So Important?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>The Important and Profound Meaning Behind Children\u2019s Mental Health Day<\/em><\/strong> &#8211; A survey conducted by Verywell Mind revealed surprising results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, 1 in 3 respondents\u2014or 35% of survey participants\u2014reported that their child exhibited symptoms of emotional distress at least once a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-default has-medium-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The survey, titled \u201cMental Health Days &amp; Kids,\u201d shows that 54% of parents are concerned about their children\u2019s mental health.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Allison Slater Tate, we need to take this finding seriously. As a professional in the field of counseling, Allison explains that parents need to consider appropriate solutions for their children.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"556\" src=\"https:\/\/vivalakidsworld.com\/parents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/mengapa-ada-hari-kesehatan-mental-anak-1024x556.webp\" alt=\"kesehatan mental anak\" class=\"wp-image-2530\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:contain\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vivalakidsworld.com\/parents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/mengapa-ada-hari-kesehatan-mental-anak-1024x556.webp 1024w, https:\/\/vivalakidsworld.com\/parents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/mengapa-ada-hari-kesehatan-mental-anak-300x163.webp 300w, https:\/\/vivalakidsworld.com\/parents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/mengapa-ada-hari-kesehatan-mental-anak-768x417.webp 768w, https:\/\/vivalakidsworld.com\/parents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/mengapa-ada-hari-kesehatan-mental-anak-1536x834.webp 1536w, https:\/\/vivalakidsworld.com\/parents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/mengapa-ada-hari-kesehatan-mental-anak.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.6px;\">\u00a9<\/span> pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div role=\"navigation\" aria-label=\"Table of Contents\" class=\"simpletoc wp-block-simpletoc-toc\"><h4 class=\"simpletoc-title\">Table of content<\/h4>\n<style>html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }<\/style><ul class=\"simpletoc-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#0-hari-kesehatan-mental-anak-jadi-solusinya\">Children\u2019s Mental Health Day Is the Solution<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#1-manfaat-hari-kesehatan-mental-anak\">The Benefits of Observing That Day<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#2-dukungan-orangtua-di-hari-kesehatan-mental-anak\">Parental Support on Children\u2019s Mental Health Day<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#3-perlunya-pengawasan\">The Need for Oversight<\/a>\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-hari-kesehatan-mental-anak-jadi-solusinya\">Children\u2019s Mental Health Day Is the Solution<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>A high school student named Abby told Allison that she didn\u2019t have a specific day set aside to clear her head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a student at a prestigious International Baccalaureate school, she felt anxious about missing school. That\u2019s because it meant she would fall behind in her studies for a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When Allison asked her how she cleared her head, Abby replied that she would wait until she felt completely burned out. Only then does she feel the need to rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What Abby does is a common phenomenon among high-achieving students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, Allison believes these students don\u2019t have to wait until they feel completely overwhelmed to clear their minds. They can set aside specific time to improve their mental health.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-manfaat-hari-kesehatan-mental-anak\">The Benefits of Observing That Day<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Taking the occasional day off from school to refresh both body and mind has been shown to have a significant impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the Verywell Mind survey, setting aside time for a \u201cmental health day\u201d has proven to have a positive effect on 77% of children who take one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result, children\u2019s performance actually improves. Many educators in the United States have already recognized this benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They consider missing school to maintain mental health just as valid as missing school for other reasons, such as physical illness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, many educators support parents and their children in occasionally skipping school to refresh their minds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Especially now, the academic workload and post-school competition are so intense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not to mention, the world is currently abuzz with various major issues that can affect children\u2019s mental well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-dukungan-orangtua-di-hari-kesehatan-mental-anak\">Parental Support on Children\u2019s Mental Health Day<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Setting aside special time for a child\u2019s mental health day can be done in various ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The majority of respondents surveyed by Verywell Mind said that such a day is typically spent at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No more than half of the respondents spent their time on a nature outing or at a friend\u2019s house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Spannagel explains that for parents, the most important thing they can do is support their child\u2019s way of refreshing their mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So if a child wants to sleep or just play video games, parents shouldn\u2019t blame them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, on the other hand, if a child needs a place to talk, parents clearly need to be more proactive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After all, it\u2019s not uncommon for children to face problems with their friends that make them want to confide in their family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Offering suggestions to help children feel mentally refreshed is also a good idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply suggest that the child try gardening, jogging, baking, or playing a musical instrument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Read Also: <a href=\"https:\/\/vivalakidsworld.com\/parents\/dampak-buruk-anak-kecanduan-gadget\/\"><\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vivalakidsworld.com\/parents\/dampak-buruk-anak-kecanduan-gadget\/\">7 Negative Effects of Children\u2019s Gadget Addiction\u2014Let\u2019s Avoid Them!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-perlunya-pengawasan\">The Need for Oversight<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Although Children\u2019s Mental Health Day is a good thing, parents and educators still need to be cautious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t let your child use it as an excuse to be lazy or avoid tests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This day should be set aside to help children improve their mental well-being so they can face their daily routines afterward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Spannagel suggests that Children\u2019s Mental Health Day be scheduled 1\u20132 times during a specific period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Parents should also always keep an eye on their children to ensure they don\u2019t misuse this time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-1&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-1\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Resource<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-1\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parents.com\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.parents.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">Parents<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Important and Profound Meaning Behind Children\u2019s Mental Health Day &#8211; A survey conducted by Verywell Mind revealed surprising results. 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