Children as young as eight are slipping into stress and anxiety so severe that mental health experts warn it could progress to depression if left unaddressed. Garg, along with clinical psychologist Srishti Saha, conducted a session on mental health and well-being at the 103rd conference of the Association of Anglo-Indian Schools in India, held at La Martiniere for Girls this week. According to mental health professionals, the detection of anxiety and depression among children has increased significantly since the Covid pandemic. It also suggests that stigma, labels and trolling (around mental health) may be dissipating,” said Noble, who is also the outgoing president of the association. A: Mental health experts said they often do.

Source: The Telegraph January 11, 2026 01:37 UTC