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Mental Health in Children
In the past few years, mental health issues have been commonly seen in adults. But, in recent years, mental health problems have become a common issue globally. Mental health issues are also being significantly seen among teenagers and children.
Modernization and online classes have introduced children to smartphones. And because of the wrong usage of smartphones, it may lead children to sensitive content. That will be the main factor affecting their mental health.
What is child mental health?
Child mental health refers to the well-being and mental development of children. Then, as the children grow up, mental health becomes the key factor in a child’s social behavior. Children’s mental health differs from adults’ mental health.
Child mental health is at the core of children’s behavior in society. It also defines the overall experience of growing up as an adult.
Child mental health also refers to the child’s character. And how they will interact with their friends, family, and society.
Why do children get mental health issues?
There are several reasons a child could be affected by mental health issues. The reasons are: being diagnosed with a long-term physical illness and having issues socially interacting with family or friends. Or even the death of someone close to them can affect their mental health.
Children’s mental health issues can affect their social relationships and behavior. It may cause them difficulties in emotional development, which can be a major trauma in their future.
What affects children's mental health issues?
Circumstances associated with their families. Such as poverty or the death of their loved ones may affect children’s mental health issues. According to research, children who experience family stress are more likely to develop major mental health problems.
Children subjected to abuse, neglect, or domestic violence are more likely to experience social anxiety. Children who experience mental health issues are more likely to grow up carrying traumas from their childhood. And become adults who are still facing the traumatic events of their past.
How can mental health affect these children's future?
These children face trouble interacting with people, even if they have grown up as adults. In several cases, children who face mental health issues are likely to develop suicidal thoughts. Even in some cases, these children also attempt suicide.
Children may begin to take antidepressant medications or consume alcohol to balance their emotions. Having mental health issues can seriously affect a child’s emotional behavior .