April 7 is designated as World Health Day by the World Health Organization (WHO), a specialized agency within the United Nations composed of 193 countries. According to its Constitution, the WHO’s main objective is "the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health". The theme this year is “our planet, our health”, and the WHO’s website states that it “will focus global attention on urgent actions needed to keep humans and the planet healthy and foster a movement to create societies focused on well-being.”
There are health and well-being resources that parents can access to share with their children. Some resources include the following:
A WHO PowerPoint that introduces children to health and well-being;
A PowerPoint on “Depression-Let’s Talk” as a child’s mental health is critical for the child’s development:
An emotions board game to help teach children about their emotions;
A resource pack with recipes for healthy eating; and
A self-care printable pack.
Be sure to spend some time this week discussing these issues to help your children learn about the WHO and the importance of having and promoting good health, not only in your family or community, but also throughout the world.
For more information, please visit the following websites:
https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-health-day/2022
https://nationaltoday.com/world-health-day/