'I'm a psychologist - here's the seven mental health warning signs to watch for in your kids'
It’s normal for teens to want to stay up late and sleep in, but if your child seems to be mostly exhausted, really struggles to wake up, and is too tired to participate in activities they used to enjoy, this is a warning sign,” says Melinda.
“Empathising with their struggle, rather than confronting them will help them feel you are safer to confide in.”Most teenagers now conduct the majority of their social interaction online, using apps like TikTok, Snapchat, BeReal and Instagram,” explains Melinda. “But spending multiple hours each day on these platforms can warp young people’s understanding of the reality of“If your child appears distressed or upset after spending time on their phone, but refuses to be separated from it, the content they are consuming could be negatively impacting their mental health.Check your child’s phone, most have settings you can change to limit screen time.
“If your child continually avoids these meals, it might be because they’re trying to hide something that they’re struggling with.- a common symptom of these conditions is making excuses not to eat in a group setting. “See if your child would like to take a lead on producing some of a family meal, or even choosing the desert to help with engagement.”Regular outbursts of anger or tears at the slightest trigger - or for seemingly no reason at all - are a sign that your child is struggling to process their emotions, or that they’re struggling to cope with certain thoughts and feelings,” says Melinda.6.
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