On October 6, in connection with World Mental Health Day, we attended an all-day conference at the MTA headquarters club, organized by UNICEF Hungary. The event focused on the mental health of children and young people.
From the Csányi Foundation, seven representatives participated, as the personal development of young people and the mental support of families are key priorities for us.
During the day, we listened to outstanding experts, including Krisztián Steigervald, Noémi Orvos-Tóth, Éva Gyarmathy, as well as professionals from the Blue Line, Bethesda Children’s Hospital, Semmelweis University, and Budai Children’s Hospital. Their presentations helped us better understand the psychological world of today’s children and the challenges they face daily.
The conference addressed topics that are particularly relevant today, such as:
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The impact of the digital world and artificial intelligence on children’s self-image, relationships, and mental state,
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The psychological consequences of social exclusion, school bullying, and loneliness,
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The importance of emotional education and competence development for boys,
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Performance pressure and childhood burnout,
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Opportunities for preventing childhood self-harm, suicidal thoughts, and crisis situations.
We observed that mental health has become one of the most urgent children’s rights issues today. More and more young people struggle with emotional difficulties, yet many do not receive adequate support in time. We firmly believe that every child has the right to mental health, which is why participating in this event was especially important—it drew attention to the well-being of young generations.
Throughout the day, we had the opportunity to exchange experiences with educators, professionals, and decision-makers, and to learn about good practices that we can apply in our own work, families, and communities.
We were inspired by the insightful presentations of outstanding speakers, which contributed to our personal growth and our shared development.a