Mentally healthy during childhood means reaching developmental and emotional milestones and learning healthy social skills and how to cope when there are problems. Mentally healthy children have a positive quality of life and can function well at home, in school, and in their communities.Mental disorders among children are described as serious changes in the way children typically learn, behave, or handle their emotions, which cause distress and problems getting through the day. Many children occasionally experience fears and worries or display disruptive behaviours. If symptoms are serious and persistent and interfere with school, home, or play activities, the child may be diagnosed with a mental disorder.
COVID-19 pandemic has forced children to stay inside their house, stopping them from going out to play and meet their friends.The children doesn’t have much knowledge about the pandemic by hearing the diseases and death it may impact their mental health and cause anxiety, irritability and other symptoms.
National institution of mental health gave some steps how to deal with children during this pandemic.
KNOW YOUR WORLD 