However the fast pace of progress and technological advancement, very fast change at social and family levels, and increasing role of media specially television and Cinema and now internet have exposed the 50 Crore Indian youth prone to potential mental disorders. Ten percent of 5-15 year old 's have a diagnosable mental health disorder. This suggests that around 50 million children under eighteen
would benefit from specialist services. There are up to 20 million adolescents with a severe mental health disorder. Around 90% of children with a mental health disorder are not currently receiving any specialist service .Youth helpline was founded with the purpose of bringing mental health care to the forefront and to make it accessible to all. YHL is a registered organization, registered on 18th July 2006 , under the public Trust Act. VISION:
To harness mind power of children youth and family by maping the potentialities to achieve the excellence. MISSION:
The redefine the essence of psychological health through awareness networking and advocacy. OBJECTIVES:
To promote mental health and hygiene by increasing public awareness about the importance of protecting and nurturing the mental health of young people
Designing and organizing Training programs, Workshops, Seminars, Exhibitions, outreach programs etc for target population. Assessment and evaluation of Potentialities
Identifying the needs and providing/ equipping the individual with tolls for resolving the current situation
Providing mental health relief to the victims of natural and man made calamities i.e. Networking with agencies, academic institutions working for mental and social cause. Promoting Art as a therapeutic means of overall development of children and youth. To promote and integrate traditional and contemporary alternative therapies for human growth and excellence. Research
Organizing training programs for trainers and professionals.
