Mental Health includes our emotional, psychological and social well-being and it affects how we think, feel and act. It is also involved in how we manage stress, relate to others and make healthy choices. Mental health is as important as physical health to our quality of life. It is not simply the absence of mental illness, rather it also means possessing the required skills to cope with life’s challenges. If ignored, mental health problems can interfere with children’s learning, development, relationships, and physical health. Being mentally healthy during childhood means meeting developmental and emotional milestones and learning healthy social skills and coping skills when there are problems. Mentally healthy children have a positive quality of life and are able to function successfully at home, school and in the community.