Apart from abroad, in India too, the cases of deteriorating mental health in youngsters and children are increasing rapidly. In the year 2019, a report was published in the General of Psychiatry, according to which about 50 million children in India are suffering from problems related to mental health. These figures are before a disease like covid 19.
If you are a parent and want to maintain your child's mental health, then you should not delay in trying these tricks that can keep children's mental health right.
Digital Detox
Today's era is digital and we all know what effect it is having on the children. There are many options of social media platforms, on which children are engaged for hours. Tell children about both the good and bad of social media. This is digital detox and try this trick at least twice a week.
Safe Space
Today's children are modern and they start needing space at a young age. It is natural for them to be worried as a parent, but the child starts thinking of it as a burden. In such a situation, one should create such an environment in which a safe space can be created for the child.
Understand Children's Feelings
In the old times, most of the parents used to pressurise their children and keep them down, but everything has changed with time. Today, instead of making children under restrictions, it is necessary to understand their feelings. Parents should behave with children like friends and understand their feelings. The child will share both his problems and happiness with you and will feel free mentally.
Meditation
Elderly, children can also keep themselves mentally healthy through meditation or yoga. Parents should tell children the importance of meditation and yoga. If the child gets used to it, he will feel relaxed and they will also know how to behave.