Africa-Press – Lesotho. As cases of anxiety, stress and behavioural challenges continue to rise among young people, experts are calling for greater national focus on children’s mental well-being, noting that stronger psychosocial support is essential for Lesotho to fulfil its child-protection policies and meet its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
This was highlighted at a breakfast meeting hosted by the Regional Psychosocial Support Initiative (REPSSI) Lesotho on the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation, held in Maseru on Tuesday.
In her remarks, REPSSI Lesotho Country Representative, Ms. Palesa Pampiri, said improving mental health services in homes, schools and communities is vital for strengthening learning outcomes and safeguarding children from long-term harm.
She added that this aligns with Lesotho’s national commitments under the National Child Protection Policy, the Education Sector Strategic Plan, and SDG targets particularly SDG 3 calling for Good Health and Well-being and SDG 16 calling for Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions which call for the protection of children from violence and the provision of mental health support.
She explained that the meeting aims to deepen understanding of how exposure to sexual abuse, violence and social pressures affects children’s psychological development, while also identifying ways to strengthen early-intervention services an area identified as a priority in several national child-protection frameworks.
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