Enhancing the Mental Health and Well-Being of Left-Behind Children through Community-Based Interventions: A Qualitative Study

Childhood is a critical period for shaping human behavior, especially for left-behind children who experience periods of separation from their parents.This often leads to significant gaps in care.This study uses qualitative research methods to examine the support available to these children in Zhoukou City, Henan Province, China.The focus is on the services provided, professional assistance, and the overall impact on the children's mental health and well-being.The findings show that professional social work interventions can improve resource integration and the effectiveness of community services, thereby enhancing the mental health and well-being of left-behind children.However, challenges such as suboptimal service outcomes and limited child participation still exist.To provide optimal support, it is crucial to develop community-specific initiatives, utilize local resources, enhance talent development, and increase community involvement.This will ensure the comprehensive development of left-behind children.