Education should go beyond academics—it must support children's mental health, especially in crisis-stricken countries. Years of instability, war, economic collapse, and more, have left children struggling with unprocessed trauma, yet mental health remains an afterthought.Parents, teachers, and communities must step up—validating emotions, encouraging expression, and providing support. It’s time to break the cycle and create a future where children's well-being comes first Faysal is a master's student in clinical psychology and, research assistant in the ENSA project. In parallel, he is an SDG Brain Lab Coordinator at the UN Global Compact Network Lebanon. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx