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MENTAL HEALTH of children
Children and adolescents develop cognitive, social and emotional skills that influence their mental health through life which aids them to assume adult roles in society. The environment in which children and adolescents grow up has a significant impact on their well-being and development as well.
Children with good mental health are generally happy and positive about themselves, are kind to themselves during difficult times or when things don't go as planned, enjoy life, learn well, get along well with family and friends, can manage sad, worrying, or angry feelings, can bounce back from setbacks, and are willing to try new or difficult things.
PARENTS’ IMPACT ON CHILDREN: -
A healthy relationship with parents has a direct and beneficial impact on the mental health of their children. Children with involved parents have better emotional regulation abilities and experience unpleasant feelings less frequently.
Tips to understand a child’s mind:
- Talk to them often.
- Observe the changes in attitude in different situations.
- Listen to them.
- Understand their way of thinking or imagination.
Tips to overcome mental health problems in a child:
- Take them out to a nature-friendly atmosphere.
- Spend quality time with family.
- Engage them in physical activities.
- Talk to them, more so to listen and understand them.
- Parents can provide a friendly atmosphere to talk about anything without any fear.
COMMUNITY’S IMPACT ON CHILDREN
A community can shape a child’s mind by the way people help them to tackle various situations in life. Teachers in schools have a significant impact on the development of children. It is the teachers' responsibility to understand each child and assist them. Weekly school counselling might help them modify their behaviour and mold their personalities. Teachers can help them gain confidence by engaging them in public speaking.
Children's thinking and knowledge evolve as they grow. It is vital to guide their behaviour in ways that help them acquire the understandings and abilities they need to regulate their emotions and control their behaviour on their own. Emotionally balanced children will lead to a balanced and peaceful world, after all!
