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Research Paper | Computer Science and Engineering | Volume 15 Issue 4, April 2026 | Pages: 97 - 99 | India
Strengthening Minds to Strengthen Society: Mental Health Interventions for Crime Prevention
Abstract: This paper explores the concept of Mental Health; it further explores the significance of Mental Health. It highlights the relationship between mental health and criminal behaviour, arguing that strengthening mental health can break cycles of trauma and can lead to build a safer society. It explores the role of educators, parents in strengthening mental health of individuals. No one is born a criminal; it develops through company, incidents, or situations. However, training the mind to think in a constructive rather than a destructive way can help reduce such cases. It explains how timely access to mental health support, can reduce the chances of them getting involved in crimes. The study also analyses the stigma associated with mental illness that may be a reason that leads to increase in crimes. Connecting these insights with the holistic vision of India?s National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the paper also shows how its emphasis on socio-emotional learning, mental well-being, and value-based education, resilience building and provides a framework for early intervention, stigma reduction, and prevention of antisocial tendencies.
Keywords: Mental Health, National Education Policy 2020, Value Based Education, Resilience Building, Criminal Behaviour
How to Cite?: Dr. Priti Sonar, Pratiksha Tiwari, "Strengthening Minds to Strengthen Society: Mental Health Interventions for Crime Prevention", Volume 15 Issue 4, April 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 97-99, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SC26211104832, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/SC26211104832