How a GP and mum of two speaks about mental fitness in the consulting room, and at home

In the consulting room, a child's physical health is often the main focus, sometimes to treat an existing problem, other times to create strategies to prevent issues down the track.

Having these same conversations about mental health and wellbeing are crucial for parents and their children—and as a trusted healthcare professional, you're in a great position to help parents understand how mental fitness can benefit children.

Our Smiling Mind Generation ambassador, Dr Preeya Alexander, is a GP and mum of two, and shares here how she brings mental fitness into her daily interactions with families and also practises it with her own kids. In this article, you'll learn about her experiences with mental fitness, and why she believes it should be a toolkit for every child.