The mental disorders and the mentally disabled are still considered a taboo in most parts of India. Although we have embraced the tag of a developed nation, we are still far in our sensitivity and perception towards the mentally disabled. However, it is the time when the society, especially the parents and the teachers start acting as mentor and guide to tackling such children with the same love and care as they show to any healthy child.
Mental disorder cases can be improved to an extent (depends on case to case basis) and those suffering from them can lead a healthy life. Training and counseling are instrumental in influencing the mental well- being of such children.
We all, together, should not consider it as a stigma, instead must look it as merely a disorder and should develop a sense of empathy and contribute towards prevention and treatment of such disorders as much as possible. We should promote a conducive and friendly atmosphere for them and give them all chances to grow and nurture.