Global statistics show that 1 in 7 youngsters aged 10 to 19 face a mental health disorder, a percentage that remains consistent in Romania, where, as of 2019, 11.2% of adolescents were affected by a mental health issue, according to a ParentED Fest analysis. In this context, experts emphasize the need for a preventive approach that should begin within the family. “Children need to feel deeply connected to their parents, because otherwise they don’t feel safe so that they regulate their emotions