Supportive interventions to enhance the mental health of children - an under-researched field

Editorial Child mental health is a goal of high priority for parents in post-modern society, as many stressors may threaten the psychological well-being of the few children that are born in the so-called developed countries. By noting the high prevalence of mental disorders during childhood and adolescence parents are aware how fragile the psychosocial development of their child may be. Aiming at these parental concerns, many programs claiming to improve the mental health of children are marketed by different vendors outside of the professional mental health services. Such programs comprise sports activities, mental training programs, dietary programs, and other complementary interventions.