If a child is suffering from any mental health problem, it is not easy for him to trust anyone. Parents or guardians can make a big difference in this.
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famous bollywood actors Kabir Bedi of his eldest son suicide but spoke openly, who depression had died because of Bedi, in her latest autobiography ‘Stories I Must Tell’, mentioned how Siddharth’s death left her emotionally shattered and filled with guilt. He said in an interview to Aaj Tak, “Whatever I have written in this book, I have written it from my heart. I have also written in detail about my bad phase. Nobody objected to it because whatever I have written is true and they know it. There is nothing to hide in this.
Dr. Sanjay Chugh, a senior psychiatrist from Delhi told TV9, “Recognizing mental health problems in children is more difficult than in adults. However, there are many symptoms on which parents or guardians can keep an eye.
warning signs in children
Dr. Chugh said that an unusual change in the regular pattern is a sign of a mental health condition. “Whenever you notice any change in the normal habits or behavior of the child, do not take it lightly. These include changes in sleep patterns, changes in appetite patterns, less social interaction, skipping school, difficulty concentrating, and memory problems. By identifying these symptoms, the problem can be detected in time.
“I have seen that when parents finally decide to seek professional help, it is only then that these symptoms were ignored for many years,” he said.
If the child appears sad and crying more than usual, then this is also a sign, showing anger and tantrums are also signs of poor mental health. According to experts, when a child talks about death or self-injury or talks about how bad life is, these are serious warning signs that the child is struggling with a mental problem.
How can parents help a child deal with mental health issues?
If a child is suffering from any mental health problem, it is not easy for him to trust anyone. Parents or guardians can make a big difference in this. Dr Chugh said, “Parents can adjust to their child’s personality. If any of the symptoms mentioned above are seen, then they can work on it.
He said, “One of the major reasons for such mental health problems is the family environment. Children learn by watching their parents and copy their behavior in many situations. However, the good thing is that if parents change the way they behave, then children can also learn from it and improve their behavior.
Dr Chugh concludes, “The best way to improve the mental health of a child is to seek the help of a psychiatrist.”
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