is challenging for fathers to find out if a child’s emotion or behavior is due to problems in their mental health. Each child is different and has their own way of expressing themselves and their emotions. They often show signs that point to their psychological problems. That is the right time for parents to notice and intervene. Children frequently experience ups and downs, which have an impact on how they feel and act. However, there are times when children do not recover from low moments, which begins to damage other aspects of their lives. This may indicate that a child is experiencing mental health problems. It is important for parents to notice these signs in their children and if they continue for more than a few weeks, talk to your child and get professional help. (Also read: Tips for Parents: 5 Tips to Help Improve Your Child’s Mental Health )
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Speaking to HT Lifestyle, Nishtha Bijlani, Counseling Therapist at ThinkRight.me, says: “First of all, a parent needs to be aware that everything they display, such as behavior and emotions, is easily reflected on the child. So when If a parent notices strong reactions to certain things, they should first check to see if they have projected that behavior onto their child. The root cause is very often in the child’s immediate environment. Second, look for signs if the child rejects activities that enjoyed doing or if the child has become unusually quiet or is behaving in a needy manner. Learn to always keep the doors of communication open. Unfiltered expression should be encouraged from the start.”
In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Sabrina Merchant, a certified yoga teacher and happiness coach at ThinkRight.me, suggested early signs or changes in behavior that parents should watch for to keep their kids’ mental health in check.
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1. Become extremely self-critical: constantly finding fault with themselves and complaining about everything they do.
2. Change in appetite: extreme increase in appetite or loss of appetite.
3. Extreme mood swings: sudden outbursts of anger, sadness, unexplained hyperactivity or sudden withdrawal and demand to remain alone or distant.
4. Sudden lack or loss of concentration: Unable to sit down and concentrate on any activity for more than 2 minutes. Easily lose interest in things and people.
5. Constant worry and fear about things.
6. Starting fights over petty things and having extremely aggressive behavior.
7. Difficulty sleeping: staying up late at night or waking up late in the morning. Erratic sleep patterns. Waking up in the middle of the night with a racing heartbeat.
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