Signs to understand that your child needs psychiatric help

  Kids are very delicate and sensitive. They get easily affected by small issues. Parents usually think they can handle all issues but it’s not the truth at all cases. Sometimes, you may notice your child acting unusually or a sudden change of behaviour, you need to understand that there is a need of third person. As parents, you may think that you can deal with different phases in a child’s life but they may even need a therapist at times. There are many child psychologist in Kolkata who can help your child. Mental issues are real and needs special attention.

Here are few signs which indicate that your child needs a psychiatrist-:

• Sudden behavioural changes in your child- If you notice a drift in your child’s behaviour or sudden change in their habits such as sleeping disorder or not eating properly, you should not ignore it. It can be an issue related to your sleep or eating habit or some mental issue. You should attend the problem and find the root cause of it.
• Unusual anxiety and sadness- Many a times you will not be able to know what problems your child is facing because they like to keep it to themselves out of embarrassment. Your child is getting bullied or going through any other stress, grief which is leading to anxiety and behavioural changes in them.
• Talking of death frequently- Children are always curious about new topics. Death and life is always a curious topic for them. But always keep a track on your child’s tone while they are talking about it or on what context they are asking about it. If your child talks of death too frequently, visit a therapist.

Tip

Never delay visiting a therapist if your child needs one.