G624 Incorporating cognitive neuroscience into influencing the wider picture of child health

Various statistical data have been used as indices for the national profile of population and child health. Newer social factors have surfaced in the recent times such as aggression and criminalty amongst youth which compel us to include into the equation to reflect on Mental Health profile of the present youth and future community. Aim should be to offer due eminence to Child mental health. Advances in technology and the neuroscience has made it possible for us to understand to a large extent the fundamentals behind the increasing behavioural problems in children. Focus will be on the aetiology - the root causes of changing behavioral profile of the young. The study of the variations in the brain biology that allows cognitive abilities to develop through literature search. This needs to take centre stage in formulation of health care policies. Object should be to identify adverse factors. Addressing the environmental factors that determine the biological processes involved in the development of criminal psychological traits, and corresponding adaptation of the clincial care pathways will be the most effective and cost efficient approach for the best outcome for the individuals and the society at large. Deterrants by way of force will only partially succeed in suppressing street crimes, as the call is to influence the brains of the developing children. It is our professional responsisbility to aim for the best outcome for the individual child and the society at large.