Children struggling with mental stress can be a victim of depression, children with the help of these tips

Children are the most soft and sensitive part of our life. But often they are unable to say their emotional and mental experiences in words. When they feel sorrow, fear or discomfort from something, they are unable to say this clearly. The reason for this is that children do not have linguistic understanding and vocabulary of that level so that they can clearly express their mental stress. Due to mental stress, many times children start falling in the grip of depression. In such Director, co-founder and pediatrician of Continua Kids, Dr. Pooja Kapoor It is being told that to know how the mental health of children is, follow these tips to know.

These symptoms are seen in mentally disturbed children:

• Angry and irritability dominates: When children have mental or emotional problems, they sometimes show it through irritable behavior, anger, silence or change in their natural behavior. For example, a child who eats food when hungry at the same time every day refuses to eat without any clear reason. Or the game he likes very much does not show interest in it. This behavior cannot only be ‘tantrums’ – it can also be an expression of mental stress.

• Change in child’s nature : Similarly, the child who was very sociable earlier, used to talk to everyone, was excited, if he suddenly calmed down, does not talk to anyone, then this change can be worrying. At the same time, if a child who was previously calm, suddenly starts speaking a lot, then it can also be a sign that he is under any pressure inside.

How to help children?

• Keep an eye on children’s friends: The role of parents is important in this situation. First of all, keep an eye on the friends of the children – neither do it, nor interfere with everything, but just know who they are spending time with. Call his friends from time to time. When friends come home, you will also know what they are interested in and what is their effect on your child.

• Talk to children in free time: Dinner time in the house can be very useful. This is the time when parents share their day’s experiences – like, “This happened to me in the office today, children learn how their words are shared, how emotions are expressed.

• Listen to children: When the child comes to tell you something, listen to him, not react immediately. If he has made a mistake, instead of shouting at him, use calm and sensible words. Along with words, the tone of voice should also be associate and sensible. When you give the child openly an opportunity for expression, he will not only be emotionally healthy, but will also be able to become mentally strong even in difficult situations of life.

Disclaimer: (The tips suggested in this article are only for common information. Start any kind of fitness program or make sure to consult your doctor before making any changes in your diet or to make any measures related to any disease. India TV does not confirm the authenticity of any kind of claim.

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