India, a developing
country has large population, of whom significant proportions are children
attending school. Behavioural problems and psychiatric syndromes in the
children are a matter of concern as the consequences can seriously impair their
ability to become useful & productive citizens of tomorrow
In the present era
where every day we are stepping ahead to technological advancement, with the
increasing pressure in children to achieve, breaking up of the families and
rapidly changing sociocultural paradigm, rise in the behaviour problems in
children are also similarly steep and disrupting.
It is common for
children and teens to get into trouble and be irritable or aggressive from time
to time, especially during the toddler and early teen years. For instance, a
young child may have a temper tantrum or a teenager may talk back or argue with
you now and then.
Disordered behaviour
is different from typical developmental behaviour because it happens more often
than not and causes problems in more than one setting. For example, the
behaviour not only affects school and home life but can make friendships and
other peer relationships difficult.
Warning
signs that your child might have a mental health condition include:
·
Mood changes. Look for feelings of sadness or
withdrawal that last at least two weeks or severe mood swings that cause
problems in relationships at home or school.
·
Intense feelings. Be aware of feelings of
overwhelming fear for no reason sometimes with a racing heart or fast breathing
or worries or fears intense enough to interfere with daily activities.
·
Behaviour changes. These include drastic changes
in behaviour or personality, as well as dangerous or out-of-control behaviour.
Fighting frequently, using weapons and expressing a desire to badly hurt others
also are warning signs.
·
Difficulty concentrating. Look for signs of trouble
focusing or sitting still, both of which might lead to poor performance in
school.
·
Unexplained weight loss. A sudden loss of appetite,
frequent vomiting or use of laxatives might indicate an eating disorder.
·
Physical symptoms. Compared with adults, children
with a mental health condition might develop headaches and stomach-aches rather
than sadness or anxiety.
·
Physical harm. Sometimes a mental health
condition leads to self-injury, also called self-harm. This is the act of
deliberately harming your own body, such as cutting or burning yourself.
Children with a mental health condition also might develop suicidal thoughts or
attempt suicide.
·
Substance abuse. Some kids use drugs or alcohol
to try to cope with their feelings.
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