Mental health articles
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October, 2014
Why Child Abuse Happens
Why do children get abused? Why Child Abuse Happens Both boys and girls can be abused. The commonest person to abuse a child is someone the child knows well, such as the father, brother, uncle, other male relative, family friend, housemaid, babysitter or neighbour. The adult takes advantage of his close relationship and control over […]
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Child Abuse by Parents
The child who has been abused Child Abuse by Parents Child Abuse by Parents Child abuse is any action that can hurt a child’s health or development. There are a number of ways in which children can be hurt. • Emotional abuse. This is the commonest, but least reported, type of abuse. The child is […]
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Things to remember when dealing with a restless child
Things to remember when dealing with a restless child • Many children show restless behaviour and have a poor attention span, especially when they are toddlers. When this becomes severe, it affects the child at home, school and with friends. This is called attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). • ADHD is best treated by giving […]
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Managing the hyperactive student: advice you can give teachers
Managing the hyperactive student: advice you can give teachers Teachers should be advised to do the following: • Make the student sit near the teacher’s desk so that more attention can be given to his needs. Also, by sitting in the front of the class with the other students behind him, he will be less […]
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hyperactive children natural treatment
hyperactive children natural treatment Managing the hyperactive child: advice you can give parents Parents should be advised to do the following: • Give the child more help to remain calm and attentive at home and school. •Avoid punishment; the child is not purposely behaving in this manner. • When a child behaves badly, do not […]
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Parenting Skills for ADHD Children
Parenting Skills for ADHD Children • Explain to the family (with the child present) what the child’s problem is. Simply understanding that a child has a health problem can help many parents and children feel more hopeful. • Parents need advice on how to manage the behaviour at home. • Send a note to the […]
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Alternative Treatments for ADHD Children
Alternative Treatments for ADHD Children How to deal ADHD problem Questions to ask the family • What is the problem? Many parents are fed up with their child’s behaviour. Ask the parents about specific details of what the child does. • Does your child have difficulty paying attention to things, for example attention to what […]
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Why is ADHD an important problem?
Why is ADHD an important problem? Most children with ADHD are not recognised as suffering from an illness. Instead, they are labelled as being naughty and irresponsible. This makes them feel guilty and unhappy. They are denied proper treatment and, as a result do badly. Some children continue to have problems in adjusting to life […]
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What is ADHD in Children ? Attention Deficit Disorder Symptoms
What is ADHD in Children ? Attention Deficit Disorder Symptoms What is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder? ADHD is an illness that is more common in boys. Children with ADHD will: • be restless, for example being unable to sit in a chair through a full lesson; • be fidgety, chattering and interrupting people; • have […]
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