By: Re'Shae N. Green
Happy New Year, everyone! 🎉
I’m so excited to be back after a brief break from blogging, and I hope 2025 has been treating you well so far! As we step into this new year, I want to take a moment to talk about something incredibly important—mental health education for children—and how YouTube can be a powerful tool in supporting both kids and parents on this journey.
With mental health challenges among children on the rise, it’s more important than ever to find creative ways to help kids understand and regulate their emotions. And in today's digital world, video content can play a key role in making mental health education engaging, accessible, and effective.
The Growing Mental Health Crisis in Children
Mental health concerns in children and adolescents have been increasing in recent years. Here are some key statistics that highlight why prioritizing emotional well-being is essential:
📌 1 in 5 children in the U.S. experiences a mental health disorder each year. (CDC, 2023)
📌 Anxiety and depression among children aged 3-17 have increased by nearly 30% since 2016. (JAMA Pediatrics, 2022)
📌 50% of mental health conditions begin by age 14, but many go undiagnosed and untreated due to stigma or lack of resources. (World Health Organization, 2023)
With mental health issues becoming more prevalent, early education and intervention are crucial. The good news? Digital platforms like YouTube can bridge the gap, providing valuable tools for parents and educators to help kids learn emotional regulation skills in a fun and accessible way.
How Educational YouTube Videos Can Support Mental Health
YouTube has evolved beyond entertainment—it’s now a leading learning platform for children. Studies show that visual and interactive learning can significantly improve knowledge retention and engagement. Here’s how mental health-focused videos can help:
✅ Improves Emotional Regulation – Research shows that children who learn mindfulness techniques early in life exhibit better emotional control and stress management. (Harvard University, 2023)
✅ Encourages Self-Awareness – Watching short, engaging videos about emotions helps kids recognize their feelings and develop healthy coping strategies.
✅ Boosts Parent-Child Communication – 80% of parents say that co-viewing educational content with their children helps spark meaningful discussions about emotions and mental well-being. (Common Sense Media, 2023)
✅ Accessible Anytime, Anywhere – Unlike traditional therapy or in-person programs, mental health videos are free, available 24/7, and can be revisited whenever needed.
Introducing My YouTube Channel: Emmel's Happy Learning Hub!
To make mental health education fun and engaging for kids, I’ve created Emmel Zealous Happy Learning Hub, a YouTube channel dedicated to helping children learn mindfulness, grounding exercises, and emotional intelligence through creative videos.
One of the most popular videos on my channel is the 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Exercise, a simple but effective technique that helps kids manage anxiety and overwhelming emotions. If you haven’t seen it yet, check it out!
🎥 Subscribe to Emmel’s Happy Learning Hub:
This year, I’ll be releasing even more fun, educational, and kid-friendly mental health videos, so be sure to subscribe and turn on notifications!
Let’s Make 2025 a Year of Emotional Growth!
Supporting children's mental health doesn’t have to be overwhelming. By incorporating small, engaging lessons into their daily routine—like watching a short mindfulness video—parents can help their kids build emotional resilience, one step at a time.
I’d love to hear from you! What mental health topics would you like to see covered in future videos or blog posts? Drop a comment below and let’s keep the conversation going.
Wishing you a happy, healthy, and mindful year ahead! 💙
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