Children's mental health

4 ways the COVID-19 lockdown is making your child unhappy

Posted By Sanyukta Baijal, April 18, 2020 at 12:31pm

COVID-19, the infection caused by novel coronavirus, has packed us off to our homes. This situation of house arrest is affecting the mental health of your child as much as you.
Non-verbal learning disorder: Know why your child can’t read your expression

Posted By Nayonika Chakraborty, July 05, 2019 at 04:38pm

Does your child ignore your expressions or body language? It could be because he has a non-verbal learning disorder. Read on to know more.
Bullying during childhood may lead to depression in young adults: Study

Posted By ANI, July 02, 2019 at 11:28am

According to a recent study, the effect of bullying during childhood may linger during the later part of the growing up years and lead to depression.
Childhood bullying can increase the risk of mental health issues: Study

Posted By IANS, April 19, 2019 at 10:20am

As per the findings of a new study, researchers found that being bullied in school increases the extent of mental health problems at age 25 by 40 per cent.
Screen time before bedtime may not harm teenagers: Study

Posted By IANS, April 06, 2019 at 05:37pm

According to a study published in the journal Psychological Science, the researchers found that the use of digital screens 2 hours, 1 hour or 30 minutes before bedtime didn't have clear associations with a decrease in adolescent well-being.
All you need to know about social bullying

Posted By Editorial Team, February 09, 2019 at 03:18pm

Bhakti Thakkar Bauva, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Hiranandani Hospital Vashi, Navi Mumbai, highlights that social bullying can happen anywhere. Here are some measures to deal with it.
Limit your kid's screen exposure to keep these health ailments at bay

Posted By Editorial Team, January 22, 2019 at 08:54pm
OCD in kids: Here's what every parent needs to know

Posted By Editorial Team, January 21, 2019 at 03:36pm

If your child displays an extreme obsession with cleanliness and an urge to prevent themselves from germs, dirt or illness at an early age, it could be a sign of OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder).
Being closer to nature can reduce distress, behavioural problems in kids, finds study

Posted By Agencies, January 13, 2019 at 10:26am

The study, led by a team from the University of Hong Kong, revealed that children who developed a closer connection with nature had less distress, less hyperactivity and had a healthy lifestyle with regard to active play and eating habits.
Bullied teens at a high risk of developing mental illness

Posted By Editorial Team, December 15, 2018 at 05:37pm

According to researchers of King's College, London, UK, other than causing psychological changes, bullying can also alter the physical structure of the adolescent brain.
World Mental Health Day on 10th October: At which age are children vulnerable to mental health issues?

Posted By Debjani Arora, October 10, 2018 at 07:32pm

We spoke to Dr Vasanth R, consultant psychiatrist, Fortis Malhar, Chennai to know when do mental health conditions start to worry about kids. He tells us that with kids the formative years of their lives are also a time of tremendous stress and pressure.
World Mental Health Day 2018: Why we need to care for the mental health of the young generation

Posted By Editorial Team, October 10, 2018 at 09:35am

Dr Shaunak Ajinkya, Consultant Psychiatrist MD at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital tells us why it is necessary to recognise the problems in the young early.
World Mental Health Day on 10th October: Why we need to talk about children's mental health now!

Posted By Debjani Arora, October 09, 2018 at 01:30pm

Since the theme of this year s world mental health day is, Young people and mental health in a changing world. We caught up with Dr Vasanth R to discuss the mental health issues in children and how to deal with them.
Gandhi Jayanti 2018: How to raise an honest child

Posted By Debjani Arora, October 02, 2018 at 11:21am

On the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, we give you tips on how to raise an honest individual who imbibes traits of this great leader.
Want to protect mental health of your kid? Inculcate religious practices

Posted By Sudhakar Jha, September 18, 2018 at 06:02pm

A new study has found that talking about religion and spirituality with children and raising them with values can protect them from mental health issues.
Lack of social and academic skills found in kids with depression

Posted By Sudhakar Jha, September 02, 2018 at 10:18am

Scientists believe that up to three per cent of children between ages 6-12 may have depressive disorder and they are six times more likely to lack societal skills.
Depression in children is often not recognized, claims study

Posted By Aishwarya Iyer, August 31, 2018 at 12:25pm

Various experts have emphasized how acceptance of depression is still age-specific in our society and how people don t believe the condition exists or understand it. Parents and teachers may find it difficult to detect depression in young children, that can affect their social skills and academics, a new study shows.
Avoid workplace incivility: It may affect your parenting, says study

Posted By Sreemoyee Chatterjee, August 19, 2018 at 01:54pm

In case you are experiencing workplace incivility, watch out your parenting. A recent study has shown that exposure to rudeness at office may make you less effective as a parent and can result in authoritarian parenting.
How to let your specially-abled child be independent

Posted By Sudhakar Jha, August 15, 2018 at 10:27am

Are you restricting your specially-abled child too much while caring for him? If yes, then set him free this Independence Day! Have faith in his abilities. Read on to know how you can do so.
Be a perfect mentor for teens with impulsive disorder this way

Posted By Sreemoyee Chatterjee, August 10, 2018 at 04:15pm

Tackling a teen with impulsive disorder is not smooth. You will have to be patient and know certain tricks to win their hearts to ensure they are eager to follow what you say and overcome their challenge. Here are some handy tips that may turn you to their guide.