There are certain behavioural patterns which are common in infancy and toddlers. They are a part and parsel of normal development but when occurs excessively/abnormally can disrupt the trajectory of normal growth and development. Whether these behavioural patterns are considered disorders that requires intervention beyond reassurance depends on the degree to which they interfere with…
A double murder in Lucknow city rocked the nation last month. Besides the grisly nature of the crime itself, it shocked many that the teenage girl — who allegedly gunned down her mother and brother — was purportedly inspired by a character featuring in a novel by Japanese author Osamu Dazai. Children are impressionable. Some,…
Understanding the impact of trauma: Early childhood trauma refers to the traumatic experience that occurs in children aged 0 to 6 years. As children are unable to describe /verbalize their reactions to a threatening and dangerous situation, their response to trauma is different as compared to older children/adults. The trauma could be the result of intentional…
Bengaluru: With the pandemic induced lockdown and many working from home, the state capital has witnessed a surge in depression and OCD cases among the working professionals from the IT sector. Ace Suhas Hospital, Bengaluru has seen a 20% increase in anxiety and depression cases and one of the major reasons behind it is isolation….
New Delhi: The COVID-19 pandemic has brought with it a sense of uncertainty in all spheres of our lives. However, while adults may still be able to strike a balance, or reason with themselves on why they cannot, teenagers, perhaps, can have a hard time struggling with what the pandemic has brought upon them. Competitive, school,…
What do we mean when we say simply loving children is not enough. As working parents, as grandparents and sometimes even home makers in our efforts to pamper, express our love towards the child we end up giving up to all the demands of the child. Everything that they place their eyes on are readily…