With behavioural issues and suicides among children on the rise, teachers and parents need to play an active part in ensuring mental well-being. Discuss. Also, explain the importance of emotional intelligence in this regard.

(1) Culture of "winner & losers" in school, social media based on marks in school, popularity, wealth & access etc. (2) Lack of guidance in online space e.g. Blue whale game. (3) Increasing disconnect in families (4) Low focus on psychological issue or role of counselling. (5) Increasing academic pressure

Role of teachers & Parents

(1) Counselling and guidance (2) Emotional support. (3) figuring out best career path (4) Promoting extra curricular activities & building talent. (5) Friends and companions in childhood. (6) Role model. (7) Value education.

Role of Emotional Intelligence

(1) Increases compassion → motivation, to listen & remove problems.. (2) Increases sensitivity towards issue faced by children. (3) Self awareness → control on activities that negatively influence & (4) leadership in school activities (5) Empathy → makes children comfort-able to share problems