Prague building centre for children with mental health problems

Prague's leadership has announced that it has started building a centre that would provide comprehensive care for children suffering from anxiety and mental problems. Almost a third of pupils in Prague are struggling with mental health problems and need professional help, but many are not getting it due to a lack of doctors and facilities. A study by the Centre for Primary Prevention showed that approximately 29 percent of primary school children and secondary school students have symptoms of high or medium anxiety. Severe or moderate depression is beginning to manifest itself in 11 percent of students, the study said. The new Prague centre offering comprehensive care should be operational within two years.