Issues related to mental health account for 13% - 20% of the global burden of disease and injury in primary scholars. Half of all mental health issues start at a young age, but remain undetected and untreated. Lack of self-control, emotional instability, and negative thinking are the root causes of mental health disorders. The consequences of not addressing adolescent mental health issues extend into adulthood, impairing both physical & mental health and limiting opportunities to lead fulfilling lives as adults. Promoting mental hygiene and protecting this vulnerable group of children from risk factors are important for a healthy adulthood.

Therefore, this SAMARPAN program is designed for the need-based assessment of the current generation. The issues addressed in this program are related to suicide, substance abuse, eating disorders, abuse & neglect, Peer pressure, Managing emotions, and Behavioural problems. A three-day workshop will be conducted in randomly selected schools from 31 districts of Karnataka state by an expert panel. This ambitious project aims to cover a total population of 15,000 schoolchildren and primary teachers from 31 districts of Karnataka. The project firmly believes that early awareness for the children in the primary school age group

will help in influencing the decision-making ability of the participants, development of assertive communication, coping with the school and family stress and behaviour to overcome the peer pressure often faced by the preschooler’s and to lead a healthy society for this beloved nation, India.