Charity project to help minors deal with mental health issues

Supported by China Charities Aid Foundation for Children and Beijing-based Guoao Mental Health Hospital, a charity project was launched on Dec 21 to improve juveniles' emotional, psychological, and social well-being.

The project will introduce skills-based training courses to 10,000 primary schools and high schools in 100 counties across the country that will teach students how to help somebody facing mental health problems. A standardized report on the mental health condition in adolescents will be annually conducted based on reliable survey and research.

Besides, national summer camps where the participants learn how to handle stress, relate to others, and think rationally so as to maintain a positive attitude toward life will be launched by the project.

Renowned psychologists, seasoned counselors, celebrities, volunteers and influential media organizations will be invited to support the project's implementation, thus improve juveniles' ability to enjoy life.