Every year, World Mental Health Day is celebrated on October 10. It is a part of the larger idea to raise awareness about mental health in the month which is also celebrated as World Mental Health Month 2022 by the United Nations. After the Covid-19 pandemic, the focus around mental health has received a much-needed thrust because many people spent their time indoors with and without family, and given the nature of the Coronavirus, it did take a toll on many. 

At the ground level, one often talks about the subject with respect to adults but one mustn't forget that the conversation doesn’t end there and in fact starts when most of us are children. In the second part of this month, we delve into bullying. When talking about bullying in children, it is important to note the kind of effect it can have on children with special needs. These include children with learning, speech, physical, mental or behavioural difficulties. 
Causes and prevention