Catherine, Princess of Wales, visited the Anna Freud Centre, a children's mental heath charity of which she is patron, on May 18, 2023 in London, England.
How do people deal with their mental health when facing bombs, hunger, and other devastating events in Gaza? Bisan asks several people, including children, how they cope with these challenges while taking care of their mental well-being.
they printed a dozen of the photo and hid them all over the house (with love and affection ). hunter pockets every single one he finds. to keep obviously
Children are the most precious creation of God and without them, the world would be devoid of laughter, joy, and love. We should protect, guide, and love them with all our might.
Best wishes for the health and happiness of all children on this special day.
Happy Children's Day.
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Too much screen time is a hot topic for those of us in the mental health field. For years, we have been recommending (maybe even begging) parents to limit the amount of screen time their children get. When I began research for this post, I was appalled to see that there is an actual recommendation for the amount of screen time a 2 year old should have….a 2 YEAR OLD. Your two year old simply does not need a device but, since it’s out there, here it is….for children aged 2-5 years, sitting and watching television, and using other electronic media (DVDs, computer and other electronic games) should be no more than one hour per day. For children/young people aged 5-17 years, limit sedentary recreational screen time to no more than 2 hours per day. www.health.act.gov.
Why are we recommending screen time limits? From my experience, the number of children referred to me for autism assessments who regularly spend 6-8 hours per day on a screen is alarming and should be a big red flag to parents, teachers and health care providers. Many times, the child can learn how to interact with the world and are simply not given the opportunity. Several studies document symptoms of too much screen time to include (www.theottoolbox.com):
headache
blurry eyes
foggy brain
eye strain
sleep issues
tantrums
emotional skills and emotional development
issues with problem solving skills
weight
physical health
In multiple studies, excessive screen time has been linked to school problems, anger, aggression, frustration, depression and other emotional problems. Over-stimulation causes kids to have poor focus and depletes their mental energy, which often leads to explosive behavior. I see this in my office every week. www.allinahealth.org
A final piece of data that should make us all concerned is that in the United States, prisoners regularly engage in more outdoor recreational activity than our children. While maximum security prisoners are guaranteed 2 hours of outdoor activity daily, half of kids worldwide only get an hour, and as many as one-third get less that 30 minutes.
If I could make one recommendation to improve your child’s mental health, it would be put down your devices. Yes, all of us, parents, children, teachers, providers….put down your devices. Go outside. Play, laugh, move.
Over the weekend, CACFA was honored to partner with Harrodsburg First and Harrodsburg Baptist Church to sponsor Kinderland during Oktoberfest. This event was free and had a number of inflatables for children of all ages. On Saturday alone, 350 families brought their children for hours of outdoor play. I spent several hours there and not once did I see a child on a device. It made me smile.
Susan Turner, Director, Licensed Psychological Practitioner
How You Can Support A Child With Mental Health Issues
How You Can Support A Child With Mental Health Issues
It is essential for us as parents to make certain that our children experience a sense support throughout each stage of their development. Although there are circumstances in which children who are having significant difficulty coping with life may benefit from the assistance of a professional, there are also many ways in which parents can support their children’s mental health.
1. Set a…