Last Update: December 28, 2022, 19:05 IST
Kids these days are experiencing burnout like never before.
Due to the ongoing pandemic, the reduction in in-person learning, playing and social connections has had short- and long-term effects.
Parents often see their children suffering from mental health issues. Some parents believe that their children are resilient. But is it really so? Adults need to pay attention and help their children grow, nurture, and be resilient. Kids these days are experiencing burnout like never before.
Due to the ongoing pandemic, the reduction in in-person learning, playing and social connections has had short- and long-term effects. Thus, many children are currently in a downward spiral of sadness and anxiety, as well as the demands of maintaining sobriety, positivity, focus, and forward-thinking behavior, as the world around them confronts a deadly virus. Still working.
Evidence in US studies, both during and after the peak of the pandemic, shows that children’s mental well-being has been affected. Developmental delays, academic learning gaps, shortages of mental health professionals, increases in self-harm and drug use are all factors behind this. There are trends that are growing, including a 50% increase in hospital admissions for teen girls who attempt suicide and a 24% increase in mental health emergency room visits for children ages 5 to 11. These trends all point to the grim. Mental health consequences for children.
Children often need caring adults, whether they are teachers, academic advisors, or counselors. They need to develop resilience, which includes perseverance, the ability to tolerate hardship, effective emotional coping mechanisms, and self-belief in their ability to prevail. But in reality, the closure of schools prevented millions of children from receiving such adult advice, including necessary resources and support.
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