Behavioural problems among school going children are of significant concern to teachers and parents. These are known to have both immediate and long-term unfavourable consequences. Despite the high prevalence, studies and thus, the knowledge on psychiatric morbidity among school children are lacking in our country.

About 20% of children and adolescents, globally, suffer from impairments due to various mental disorders. Suicide is reportedly the third major reason for death among adolescent population. The alarming rise in the number of children and adolescents in low- and middle-income countries leaves this population with inadequate attention from mental health professionals, minimal infrastructure, and limited resources for managing their mental health problems.