Hyderabad: Childhood is supposed to be filled with excitement and fun, and it is an essential responsibility for parents to make sure their kids are physically and mentally healthy. Experts point out that children acting dull, uninterested or angry might be signs of uncommunicated thoughts. For parents to understand the emotional or mental state of their children, they need to pick up the symptoms and figure out different ways to communicate with their children.
Spending too much time alone is one of the symptoms of mental distress in kids. There could be many reasons for mental health disturbances in children such as life-threatening incidents, sexually traumatic incidents, lagging academically, parental pressure regarding studies, and parents not respecting their wishes. Experts believe that mentally disturbed children tend to distance themselves from family and friends. They prefer staying away from academics as well as physical activities. Parents should pick up these early signs and try to figure out the reason for their child's behaviour to help ease their mental state.
Children tend to express varied amounts of emotions, sometimes they seem cheerful and chirpy and the next minute they are irritated or angry. Adults often dismiss these symptoms as "Childish Behaviour", and believe the kids will quiet down once they get tired. Experts reveal that if a child often expresses irritation and anger, then these might be signs of pent-up emotional problems. Most parents act frustrated during such situations, instead of showing restraint, which makes it difficult for the child to truly express themselves and reveal their problems.