In addition to neighbourhood income, the quality of one’s community or neighbourhood environment can also affect the health and development potential of its children and youth. Neighbourhood cohesion, the presence of accessible family and child-friendly resources, as well as a safe and clean environment, all contribute to the context in which families live and raise their children. viii) Child and Youth Mental Well-Being Mental well-being is seen as the foundation for well-being and effective functioning for an individual and a community. Promoting mental health can also lead to better educational performance, greater productivity, improved relationships within families and safer communities. (109).
