Children's mental health development during this time of Corona

The Dhaka Times Desk Children have been confined to their homes for more than a year due to the corona epidemic. Many newborns are confined to the home immediately after birth. Find out what can be done to improve children's mental health during this time of Corona.

There are many children who have no contact with anyone outside of their parents or domestic workers. In this time of corona, young children are not meeting their relatives. No one can go out of the house. The outside environment is also unknown to them. Because of that, even if they see their relatives, many times the child is afraid or keeps himself closed. In such a situation, the development of children's mental health with outside light and air is a very important issue.

Due to the fear of corona infection and phased lockdown, children have become housebound. Educational institutions have been closed for a long time. The days of depression for children and teenagers are getting longer. Even though classes are online sometimes, the school environment and not having the company of friends are creating depression in the minds of children. Being at home for a long time, they are getting bored with the monotonous life. Interest in studies is also decreasing. This is showing anger. Behavioral problems also occur in children.

In this regard, pediatricians have said that due to long-term house arrest, the mental development of children is having a huge negative impact. They are gradually becoming self-centered. Many children are also becoming irritable. The routine of eating, sleeping, watching TV and bathing seems to be getting messed up.

Psychiatrists say:

# house arrest due to corona crisis should be taken as a little challenge to raise children.
# To meet this challenge, parents also need to be strategic with their children.
# should keep them busy with cultural practices and creative work at home.
# Children should also develop good hygiene habits.
# In this time of corona crisis, children should be more accustomed to adapt to the new environment.
# Children need to be more careful about their mental health.

In this regard, the child psychiatrist of the National Institute of Mental Health Dr. Helal Uddin Ahmed told the media that many children and teenagers have to take classes online due to school closure. Many children are using mobile phones outside the class. Because of this, children are increasingly addicted to using computers and mobile phones. The physical and mental development of children is greatly hampered during this time of Corona. Parents should be more aware in such situations.

Dr. Helal Uddin Ahmed also said, you have to understand the child's loving mood. Parents need to blend in with their mental world as well. During this time children cannot be pressured at all to study. Beating cannot be done under any circumstances. In this situation, children should be kept busy in creative activities at home. They should be encouraged in dancing, singing, sports and housework within the house. By doing this, their boredom will be removed. Reading story books should also be encouraged. They should not be subjected to any physical or mental stress. Always keep a watchful eye on them.

Things to do to prevent Corona virus

# stay at home all the time.
# Follow the rules and use mask when going out for emergency.
# three-layer surgical mask can be washed if desired.
# wash clothes after coming home from outside. Or hang it without shaking for at least four hours.
# Wash hands thoroughly (for at least 20 seconds) with soap or liquid before coming outside.
# plastic PPE or eyes, mouth, head after single use

Of course it can be washed thoroughly with detergent and dried.
# Wear PPE made of cloth or clean as described.
# Use a head cap that completely covers the hair.
# Those who have sneeze cough should follow all the rules promulgated by the government. Also, wash hands as directed before and after handling food items, keys, switches, mice, remote controls, mobiles, watches, computer desks, TVs, etc. and after using the bathroom. Those who have dry hands use Moisture after washing their hands. Soap or hand liquid can be used. Why can this virus remain in the crackle (cracked part) of dry hands? Avoid using highly alkaline soaps or detergents.