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Conversations on mental wellbeing among adults are changing as people become more aware and open to seeking help. Those of us with access to social media and other resources are now learning how important self-care is. However, things aren’t the same for children or adolescents.
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), 10-20% of children and adolescents across the world experience mental disorders. The WHO says that “children with mental disorders face major challenges with stigma, isolation and discrimination, as well as lack of access to health care and education facilities, in violation of their fundamental human rights”.
In India, awareness on mental disorders is growing, but parents are often at a loss when their children suffer.
“Even if a parent identifies certain behaviours as ‘red flags’ i.e. those behaviours that put the child or others around him in harm, they often don’t take action as they do not have the awareness and knowledge about how to separate those behaviours from normal childhood behaviours,” said Ruchika Kanwal, a psychologist at the Karma Center for Counselling & Wellbeing.
The lack of awareness among parents, experts say, can keep children from getting the care that they need. Psychotherapist and counsellor Anu Goel said some parents, even if they are aware, think, “this is not a big deal, it will be fine”.
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According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), 10-20% of children and adolescents across the world experience mental disorders. The WHO says that “children with mental disorders face major challenges with stigma, isolation and discrimination, as well as lack of access to health care and education facilities, in violation of their fundamental human rights”.
In India, awareness on mental disorders is growing, but parents are often at a loss when their children suffer.
“Even if a parent identifies certain behaviours as ‘red flags’ i.e. those behaviours that put the child or others around him in harm, they often don’t take action as they do not have the awareness and knowledge about how to separate those behaviours from normal childhood behaviours,” said Ruchika Kanwal, a psychologist at the Karma Center for Counselling & Wellbeing.
The lack of awareness among parents, experts say, can keep children from getting the care that they need. Psychotherapist and counsellor Anu Goel said some parents, even if they are aware, think, “this is not a big deal, it will be fine”.
How To Know If Your Child Is Experiencing A Mental Disorder And How To Help Them
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