Importance of Mental Health for Children

 

An Interview with Riddhima Sen in Collaboration with Panda Clothing

It wouldn't be a surprise if we understand and talk about why Mental Health for Children is a necessity . Today we have Youth Author Riddhima Sen who has won several awards like “Inspiring Authors Award “, “National Changemakers Forum “Exhibition Award and much more. We would be glad to know her views on the topic “Importance of Mental Health for Children .”

Q1) What comes to your mind initially when you talk about the Topic “Mental Health “.

Ans: Mental health refers to the mental well-being of an individual.

Q2) If you are comfortable, do share with us about if you feel mental health can affect children and leave a scar in their minds much deeper than it affects adults ?

Ans: According to me, mental health can affect children and leave a scar in their minds much deeper, in comparison to adults. Since children have a softer heart and are emotionally vulnerable, they are affected on deeper levels and are left with a lifetime scar. Adults may be able to overcome it to a certain extent, unlike children. 

Q3) Do you feel that the taboo of psychological counselling has gone away or parents still feel uncomfortable sending their children to psychologists or psychiatrists?

Ans: We can say that the taboo of psychological counselling has gone away in the modern context.  But, the older grandparents still feel uncomfortable about this because of their upbringing . 

Q4)What is your take on this topic “Mental Health for Children ?” 

Ans: Parents and family members should look into the mental health of the children in the household , because they themselves may not be able to look into it .