New Year 2023 resolutions for parents to combat mental health issues in kids

Mental health and psychological well-being are equally important as physical health and development in children so, this New Year, let us make a resolution to support our children with right coping mechanisms to combat stress and help them live a happier childhood. New Year 2023 resolutions for parents to combat mental health issues in kids In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Himani Narula, Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrician Director and Co-Founder of Continua kids, suggested some tips to follow to help build resilient children and provide them with the power to live a happier and fuller life - 1. Consult a mental health expert if the above habits continue for a time and affect your child’s capacity to operate.” Bringing his expertise to the same, Psychiatrist Tarun Sehgal, Co-Founder of Solh Wellness, said, “In the changing world, where the ongoing pressure of growing up has been rocked by the current fears of diseases combined with a gloomy future from climate change and pollution, there has been a significant rise in the mental health issues amongst children. There is an urgent need of normalizing mental health conversations and for schools, teachers, social groups and parents to collaborate.” Insisting that mental health in children is not just about anxiety and depression, nor is it only about intellectual disability, he said, “Every child will have unique needs to seek support and every child will need some level of support.