Childhood under pressure: The silent crisis in children’s mental health

Childhood under pressure: The silent crisis in children’s mental health

Maitri Thakker

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Mumbai, India

Medically reviewed by TherapyRoute
Children face mounting psychological burdens—from academic pressure to emotional neglect—presenting a silent crisis in mental health. As caregivers, educators, and society , let's shift from blame to understanding, and from correction to compassion.

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Maitri

Maitri Thakker

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Mumbai, India

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Maitri Thakker is a qualified Licensed Clinical Psychologist, based in Prabhadevi, Mumbai, India. With a commitment to mental health, Maitri provides services in , including Child / Adolescent Therapy, Relationship Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapist Associate, Psychometric Testing, Psychotherapy, Stress Management, Therapy, Skills Training, Skills Training, Individual Therapy and Personal Development. Maitri has expertise in .