Xinhua News Agency Harbin, October 10 (Reporters Yang Siqi, Wang Junbao, Dai Jinrong) October 10 this year is the 31st World Mental Health Day . In recent years, the mental health problems of children and adolescents have attracted much attention. Wang Xin, deputy director of the Psychiatric Prevention and Control Institute of Heilongjiang Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, introduced that we should focus on cultivating children's emotional regulation ability from an early age. When psychological and behavioral abnormalities are found, we should seek medical treatment in a timely manner. Family, school, society and other parties should jointly protect the mental health of minors.
"In recent years, the incidence of mental and psychological diseases among adolescents has increased. If it is not discovered in time and does not conduct early intervention and adjustments, serious consequences may occur." Xu Jia, director of the Mental Health Center of Harbin First Specialty Hospital, suggested that if family members and friends are suffering from depression , they should pay more attention to and encourage them in life. At the same time, people should eat and sleep regularly, and relieve emotions and reduce stress through exercise and confide.
"We have encountered some cases at work. Some children have developed severe depression and are unable to live and study normally, but parents do not realize the seriousness of the problem." Wang Xin said that because children and adolescents are in the growth stage, psychological problems are often regarded as normal. Not talking, rejecting communication with others, often not getting interested... Unlike puberty, this is not just an emotional problem, but also psychological counseling.
According to reports, some children experience in inattention, excessive activity, irritability, harm to others and public facilities, and are often regarded as "naughty children" making trouble. In fact, it may be a manifestation of abnormal psychological conditions, but many parents will not bring their children to the hospital for treatment. Inadequate understanding of psychological problems among children and adolescents, and even indifference, misunderstanding, prejudice, etc. will delay the time for treatment.
Wang Xin (left) work photo. (Photo provided by the interviewee)
Industry insiders pointed out that there is a great academic pressure, insufficient parental care, and tense interpersonal relationships... a variety of factors have adverse effects on the mental health of children and adolescents. Wang Xin suggested that in addition to studying, parents can let their children take on some housework and do some things within their ability, such as spending 10 minutes every day discussing who will prepare breakfast and what items to add at home, etc., so that their children can become part of the family and cultivate the abilities they need in the future.
Internet addiction is also a kind of psychological illness and needs to be taken seriously. Experts interviewed said that children and adolescents have poor self-control and the quality of Internet information is uneven. When some web pages that are not suitable for them to browse appear on the screen, parents are often helpless. In this regard, relevant departments should increase the supervision of online information to protect the safety of minors' access to the Internet. Schools and parents should pay attention to guiding them to improve their cognitive level and discernment ability.
Experts believe that parents should focus on creating a good family environment for their children, guide their children to manage their emotions well, and cultivate their emotional regulation abilities. "It is sometimes difficult for adults to do good emotional management. This is the process of growing up with their children." Wang Xin said that many parents are prone to being excited when tutoring their children. When they want to lose their temper, they can walk out of the room, calm down for a minute, and then solve the problem. In case of an emergency, you can call the psychological assistance hotline for help.
