Written By: Longjam Dineshwori | Updated : February 10, 2023 2:10 PM IST
The pandemic has not only taken a toll on adults but even on children. It has impacted their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. There are a majority of problems that children have experienced during these unprecedented times. Let's talk about some vital issues faced by children during the pandemic and how to help them restructure their childhood.
Talking to TheHealthSite, Ishan Shivanand, Founder, Yoga of Immortals, says ,"It is only natural for parents to be quite concerned about their child's living standard. Children struggle with diet and even physical health. They are sensitive to any sudden changes in their environment that have an impact on their behaviour and attitudes in interpersonal relationships. Children afflicted with mental diseases such as depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Generalised Anxiety Disorder struggled during COVID-19. The pandemic further impacted their sleep cycles, resulting in insomnia and severe mood swings."
Such worries are reasonable and troubling, mainly when both parents are unable to provide for the child continuously.
Although using medications would seem to be the preferred approach, meditation offers a non-pharmaceutical solution, asserts Shivanand.
"For instance, after only 4-8 weeks of diligent practice, a research study with participants who reported anxiety and insomnia detected considerably lower intensity in their symptoms. The participants made the decision to partake in these non-pharmaceutical meditative modalities. The subjects had a 72-82 per cent reduction in their symptoms and increased mental resilience," he adds.
Sine we are now aware of the various problems faced by children during a pandemic, let's talk about how to restructure their childhood. The expert suggests some fool-proof tips for the same. He says:
Shivanand says, "Parents face the double challenge of taking care of themselves while keeping a family intact. This can put a lot of unconscious pressure on the parent to perform well and on time. Meditative modalities provide a space for parents to stretch their minds cognitively and allow more space for acceptance. Parents are better able to respond to high-risk situations, as they come from a place of calmness within."
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