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Worldwide, an estimated 13% of youth under 18 years of age have significant mental health problems.1, 2 Also, a significant percentage of mental health issues have their onset below 25 years of age. Globally, during this period, the children spend much of the time in school. Hence, it stands to reason that children and adolescents can be reached early in schools than in any other setting for health promotion, prevention of disease, and interventions.