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How does Environmental Factors affect a Child's Mental Health? | Solh Wellness

  The environment in which a person lives or was raised has an impact on their mental health. Growing up in a positive environment increases the likelihood that a child would experience stable mental health as an adult. When treating any mental health disorders in children, it is crucial to take into account the larger context of their lives, which includes the environment in which they live and work. The two most important environmental components that have the most effects on a child's mental health are physical and social. Physical aspects of Child’s Mental Health From the time that a child is growing up and dealing with obstacles to the time that they are incorporated into their daily lives, physical elements have a long-term effect on their mental health.   Lack of sleep: Due to the digitization of everything, many individuals, particularly children, have developed internet addictions. Children are supposed to sleep for 8 hours per night, but this is not actually happening.

How to support Children’s Mental Health as a Parent? | Solh Wellness

  A child's mental health and that of their parents have some relationship. Since babies are born with "blank slates of mind," parents must be careful that whatever they do will automatically have an impact on their children's health and behaviour, including how aggressively they act towards one another and other children. Supporting Children's Mental Health 1. Modelling effective coping mechanisms - As previously stated, every issue has a solution, or what are known as coping mechanisms in the professional world. The act of modelling involves paying attention to one's own actions and copying them. In order for children to employ healthy behaviour as coping methods when they are in the same situation, parents must model good behaviour for them. 2. Keep an eye out for behavioural changes – As a child's developmental stage advances, so does their behaviour. However, if one notices that the child has become less social or isolated from their friends, family,