The generation gap in increasing and it has its own toll in relationship.As
a senior citizen his position becomes awkward because of technological
advancement
 I am sharing this as a goodwill

Children's Mental HealthWhy Is Children's Mental Health Important?

Mental health — an essential part of children's overall health — has a
complex interactive relationship with their physical health and their
ability to succeed in school, at work and in society. Both physical and
mental health affect how we think, feel and act on the inside and outside.

For instance, an overweight young boy who is teased about his weight may
withdraw socially and become depressed and may be reluctant to play with
others or exercise, which further contributes to his poorer physical health
and as a result poorer mental health. These issues have long-term
implications on the ability of children and youth to fulfill their
potential as well as consequences for the health, education, labor, and
criminal justice systems of our society.

*For instance, a boy named Bobby is being physically abused by his father
and often acts out aggressively at school. His behavior is a natural
reaction to the abuse, but his behavior may also mark the beginning of
undiagnosed conduct disorder. His teachers simply see him as a troublemaker
and continually punish his behavior. Later, Bobby drops out of school as a
teenager because he finds it a harsh and unwelcoming environment and is
anxious to leave his abusive home and fend for himself. However, holding
down a job is difficult because Bobby often clashes with his coworkers and
supervisors due to his aggression. Bobby has also begun to self-medicate by
abusing alcohol and has been arrested a number of times for drunken
disorderliness. By the time Bobby finally receives a proper diagnosis of
his conduct disorder and substance abuse, he is in his thirties and his
mental health problems have become deeply entrenched. They will require
extensive therapy, which Bobby probably cannot afford without a job that
provides adequate health insurance. Things could have been very different
if Bobby was referred to a psychologist in his childhood who could have
diagnosed him, offered effective treatment, and alerted the authorities
about the abuse.*

All children and youth have the right to happy and healthy lives and
deserve access to effective care to prevent or treat any mental health
problems that they may develop. However, there is a tremendous amount of
unmet need, and health disparities are particularly pronounced for children
and youth living in low-income communities, ethnic minority youth or those
with special needs.


http://apa.org/pi/families/children-mental-health.aspx



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