The alarming rise in the number of children suffering from mental
illness has led professional psychologists to probe into the causes of
the problem. Research conducted by them revealed that an array of
reasons starting from biological problems to environmental cause to
psychological problems can result in the psychological disorientation of
the children. Most often it can be seen that kids suffering from such
conditions behave wildly. The parents should keep an eye on the behavior
of their wards. If they observe that they is no change in the conduct
of their son or daughter for a long time, they should take recourse to
professional help as soon as possible.
If the kid is suffering
from a psychological problem due to biological factors prenatal injury,
infection, nerve problem or any other similar problems the parents
should consult a specialist in this genre, get a proper diagnosis and
start the treatment as soon as possible. Apart from these, it is
repeatedly seen that kids especially adolescents suffer from mental
illness due to various psychological factors like harassment in the
school, physical abuse, hostility in the family, divorce and similar
problems. Even environmental causes like shifting to a new school or if
the child feels inadequate and incompetent can lead to serious
psychological disorder. If these issues are not treated immediately it
may gradually take up a monstrous shape and result in further
complication.
A dynamic change is visible in the society of the
21st century which has also unknowingly contributed to the rising rate
of Mental illness in children. Depression is one of the mental
sicknesses that are affecting many children. While mood swing is a very
common phenomenon, but when this condition continues to persist in the
kids for an extensive span of time, the parents should immediately
consult a psychologist and seek for his professional help. It is not
possible to single out any particular cause behind depression.
Accumulation of series of social and environmental causes ultimately
results in such a serious problem. The cut throat competition of 21st
century along with the increasing expectation of the parents has a
direct impact on this particular variety of psychological distress. But
these are not the only factors resulting in depression, low self esteem,
negative incidents and events in one's life has also contributed to
such psychological state.
Poverty among children among from
underprivileged background may also result in serious mental trauma. The
delicate mind of the young ones can either become exceedingly strong
when it encounter such problem or else result in depression or any other
kind of psychological problem. Physically abusing the child, neglect
and even sexual abuse are some of the serious dilemma that is faced by
many children in their tender age. Any kind of abuse has a direct impact
on the psychological conditions of the kids. The parents should
communicate freely with their children. If they are find out any
abnormality in their behavior, they should take serious steps to find
out the reason behind it.
Many psychiatric centres especially for
the children are present for treatment of Mental illness in children. If
the problem is serious, the kids should be admitted in these centers to
recover fully. Moreover, these institutes are affiliated to schools as
well. So the overall well being of the child is taken into
consideration.
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