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A child's good physical and mental health during childhood means they reach the peak of healthy growth and maturation,
which is reflected in their ability to cope with life situations and acquire healthy social skills.

Therefore, taking care of their mental health is no less important than taking care of their physical health.

The Importance of a Child's Mental Health:
Good health for a child occurs when physical and mental health are in harmony. They are essential for a child's healthy development.
Mental health helps build positive social, emotional, behavioral, thinking, and communication skills.
When a child enjoys good mental health, they are able to:

● Interact well with family and friends.

● Feel positive about themselves most of the time.

● Treat themselves kindly, their friends, and siblings.

● Feel happy.

● Learn and respond appropriately.

● Deal with sad feelings and times of anxiety or anger.

● Experience new experiences and enjoy them.

7 Ways to Improve Your Child's Mental Health:

1. Unconditional Acceptance: Love, security, and acceptance should be at the heart of family life. Your child also needs to know that your love is never dependent on their achievements.

2. Exercising: One of the most important ways to improve mental health is to improve physical health through exercise. Regular exercise boosts your child's energy and improves mood and mental health.

3. Building Good Healthy Habits: Eating a healthy diet and getting a good night's sleep are all healthy habits that enhance your child's mental health.

4. Learning New Skills: Encouraging the acquisition of new skills helps improve your child's mental health, boost self-confidence, and enhance their appreciation of time and sharing with others.

5. Participation: Taking an interest in your child's life and the things that are important to them also makes it easier for you to detect any mental health issues and provide timely support.

6. Support: Paying attention to your child's feelings and behavior helps them overcome difficulties and periods of anxiety and stress.

7. Providing Guidance: Children need the opportunity to explore and develop new skills and independence. At the same time, they need to know that some behaviors are unacceptable and that they are responsible for their actions. However, always provide guidance calmly and without emotion.

Signs of Mental Disorders in Children:
There are some signs that may help you detect mental disorders in your child. Signs of mental disorders include:

● Out-of-control behaviors that can be harmful.

● Sadness that lasts for two weeks or more.

● Avoiding family gatherings.

● Talking about suicide or death.

● Harming themselves or others.

● Drastic changes in behavior and personality.

● Difficulty concentrating and being distracted.

● Changes in eating habits.

● Insomnia at bedtime.

● Weight loss.

● Frequent headaches or stomach aches.

● Avoiding or skipping school.

Mental disorders that require medical advice:

●   Anxiety disorders: Persistent fears or anxiety that prevent a child from participating in age-appropriate play, school, or social situations.
●   Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): A child with this disorder has difficulty paying attention, impulsive behaviors, hyperactivity, or a combination of these problems.
●   Autism spectrum disorders: A child with this disorder has difficulty communicating and interacting with others. This neurological condition typically appears in early childhood before the age of three.
●   Schizophrenia: A disorder of perceptions and thoughts that causes a child to lose touch with reality, resulting in hallucinations, delusions, and disturbed thinking and behavior. Schizophrenia often appears in the late teens to twenties.

People of all ages are susceptible to mental health disorders, so consulting a mental health professional is crucial to eliminating these disorders and enjoying a new lease of life.