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PROTECT YOUR CHILD’S MENTAL HEALTH IN A PANDEMIC
Clinical psychologist in Antalya and Turkey Medicals member, who advises, “Families to avoid excessive fear and anxiety in the pandemic, said: “in this way, your children can overcome this process more easily.”
The coronavirus pandemic, which continues to shake the whole world deeply, also negatively affects almost everyone spiritually. But the effects on children can be more traumatic. We asked our Clinical Psychologist about ways to protect the mental health of children in the pandemic in Turkey… here are their explanations….
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THE DOSE IS VERY IMPORTANT
Perhaps we feel anxiety and fear too much, but it is important to remember that these feelings are normal, extremely human, and even functional at such a time when we live. Although fear and anxiety are negative as a word meaning, it has a positive effect in terms of ensuring that we all take precautions. But if these emotions are exaggerated and constant, they can disrupt the person’s spiritual balance, even making it difficult for the person to react correctly, actively and in a timely manner. As freezing or locking…
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THEY’RE LIKE SPONGES
When we look at the child – parent relationship, most of us have witnessed excessive anxiety, fearful, meticulous, very protective and protective approaches of parents. Parents ‘ exaggerated sense of panic can negatively affect their children’s mental health. So children’s mental distress is directly related to parents ‘ mental health. It is important to note that children absorb all the positive and negative feelings of parents like a sponge. So controlling your anxiety, fear, or panic will help your children get through this difficult process more easily.
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OBSESSIONS CAN OCCUR
In addition, excessive hand washing, mask and hygiene attitudes can trigger signs of obsession, obsession, compulsion, exaggerated rigor in children and teenagers and lead to the development of obsessive-compulsive disorder. In such a case, you should seek professional support.
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HERE ARE SOME GOOD ADVICE FOR CHILDREN’S PSYCHOLOGY
– Being in a warm interaction with your child feeds him and provides him with the equipment he needs to fight the challenges in his life. It’s not just good for him, it’s good for the parents.
– Let there be a time period that you will call” special times with your child”, where you will make his wishes.
– You can set up a ritual to spend time as a family. Reconnecting children and young people with friends helps improve their moods and reduces stress.
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