Mental health is as vital as physical health. Many children and young people around the world suffer from mental problems such as depression, behavior disorders, anxiety an, etc. parents or who taking care of children play a major role to protect and provide mental health by saying, treating in the right way and creating a reliable environment at home.
According to the parent’s responsibility, they have to increase their knowledge about mental problems and their signs by reading but in a rough situation, they must consult with a child psychologist.
Factors which demonstrate children and young people are in healthful mental condition:
- Spending time and energy on indoor and outdoor playing and taking part in children group plays.
- Being part of a family and relationships with a strong emotional connection.
- Having good physical health and getting rich diet along having sufficient exercises.
- Having a good feeling about life and enjoy living and getting along well with problems.
- Feeling they have control over their lives and having the opportunity to reach their goals.
- Feeling safe to say contrary opinions and getting no overreaction.
- Feeling trusted, valued, understood and accepted
Consider if your children lack some of these factors it doesn’t mean they have a serious problem, you can help them to reach their mental goals and enhance abilities.
Some parents’ effective behavior on children’s mental health:
- Showing them unconditional love
- Spending a specific time with children and having a conversation about their interest and activities.
- Providing an opportunity for physical and social activities.
- Taking care of their own mental health.
Usually, mental problems will pass through the time otherwise you should see a professional like a psychologist to consult with.