Busting the Myth that Children Don’t Need Therapy [Hindi]

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क्या बच्चों को भी थेरेपी की जरूरत पड़ सकती है? उनके द्वारा दिखाए या बताए गए लक्षणों को समझें और जानें कि प्रोफेशनल से कब मदद लेना अनिवार्य है।

मिथक : बच्चों को थैरपी ( अथवा चिकित्सा ) की आवश्यकता नहीं होती।


  1. PAY ATTENTION TO CHANGES IN BEHAVIOUR 

Pay attention to the changes in children’s behaviour (e.g. exhibiting more anger or irritation than before, self-isolation)

  1. ACTIVELY LISTEN TO THEIR NEEDS

Listen to them when they share something with you that bothers them, such as – inability to sleep or not being able to make friends.

  1. CONSULT A PROFESSIONAL 

You could consult a paediatrician, general practitioner, or school counsellor to advise you, or reach out to a therapist

  1. DO NOT IGNORE THESE SYMPTOMS. CHILDREN CAN ALSO NEED THERAPY 

Do not ignore these symptoms; help them through it. Refer to a mental health professional if needed

  1. ESTABLISH A GOOD SUPPORT SYSTEM

Teach your child how to not be afraid of such situations and establish a good support system for them.

Translation and pointers prepared by Khushi Sibal for The Health Collective. Do share your comments and feedback.