Mental Health Day: Unicef, 1 in 2 parents have thought about asking for help

Almost one parent in two (47%) has thought about turning to a psychologist, psychotherapist or counselor to deal with emotions related to parenting, even without doing so. Of those who have received professional support, 57% say it has been very or somewhat helpful.

Added to this is the weight of social pressures: 85% of parents have felt judged at least sometimes. This emerges from a recent Youtrend Unicef ​​survey. On the occasion of Mental Health Day, which occurs on 10 October, Unicef ​​Italia draws attention to the issue of parental loneliness.

"Raising a girl or boy - states the president of Unicef Italia - is a collective responsibility that requires support, relationships and adequate policies. The mental health of parents is a necessary precondition for psychosocial development and well-being in childhood. Only by making these issues part of the public debate is it possible to create the conditions so that every family can guarantee their sons and daughters a safe, affectionate and responsive growth environment, in which they can fully develop their potential. As Unicef Italia we promote an approach that puts people at the center support for parenting as an investment in the rights of girls and boys".

Unicef ​​Italy created via Instagram in collaboration with Guida Psicologi a content on the theme "Mental Health across generations: How do young people and adolescents live it today?" from 1977 to today. On October 10th there will be an activation with the creator with Nik Contucci on how difficult it is to talk about mental health and one's discomfort in the family.