Across the world it is estimated that 1 in 10 children suffer from mental health issues including depression, anxiety and conduct disorder. Throughout poorer communities, it is often the case that the frequency of mental health issues among children is significantly increased due to their exposure to social and economic hardships. To supplement the organisation’s holistic education and care programme, the SOS Africa Charity is looking to provide counselling and social worker support for children suffering from these challenges.
The Benefits of Counselling for South African Children
It has become increasingly evident that some of the children supported by the SOS Africa Charity Education Programmes require professional counselling. This additional support will help them deal with mental health issues including depression, anxiety and conduct disorder.
A Counsellor or Clinical Psychologist can assess and treat children with behavioural problems or emotional difficulties that effect their social skills and friendships (including ADHD / ADD or forms of autism). They assess situations where children may be struggling with difficult circumstances at home, such as divorce, alcoholism or abuse.
Unfortunately, we cannot control the situations faced by our children when they are not in our care. However, we can help them deal stresses which result from these traumatic experiences.
If you would like to sponsor a counselling session or counselling programme for an SOS Africa Child, please contact SOS Africa today.
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