Due to increase in stress levels on children to perform well in exams, they are not sleeping up to optimal levels. Due to sleeplessness, most children are facing physical and mental health problems. The parents are also wishing that their children should get top ranks in their respective fields. It causes much worry among the children and they are spending sleepless nights. They are losing concentration, remembrance power, changing in moods, often. It is reported in one observation; many students are sleeping only 4-5 hours in a day. One should sleep 6-7 hours for good day time performance. The other causes of sleeplessness in children are: 1. Watching T.V. programmes for more hours 2. Playing video games. If this type of situation continues for a long time, other health problems will also develop in children. It is also reported that girls are sleeping less time compare to boys. The bad effects of sleeplessness in children are: 1. Decrease in activeness 2. Notable to respond with in time to any situation that demands their attention 3. Suffering from headache and bad dreams 4. Decrease in remembrance power 5. 27% of the children are suffering from doing walking and talking during sleep. 6. 38% of the exam going children are awakening in the middle of the nights suddenly, there by not having sound sleep and getting mental tension. 7. There by their performance in the examination is very poor and getting less number of marks than expected. Health Advice: 1. Daily requirement of sleep is 6-8 hours. Sound sleep is necessary to have peace of mind. 2. The sleeping day time should be half- an hour only. If anybody sleeps more time in day time, he will become over weight. 3. Parents also should not to give stress to their children, by not compelling them to read continuously without relaxation and recreation. Parents role is crucial in alleviating sleeping problems in innocent children. … [Read more...]
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
90% of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) deaths are mainly due to maternal smoking, according to Bristol University researchers. Smoking women are four times more likely to lose their babies to SIDS death than non-smoking women. Babies of smoking mothers are at greater risk due to passive smoking. Number of hours the baby is exposed to smoking is in direct relationship to risk of his/her death. This research report on cot deaths was done by the Institute of Child Life and Health and published in the “Journal of Early Human Development”. Even though both SIDS deaths and smoking among pregnant women (25% to 15%) are in decline, percentage of SIDS deaths due to smoking is rising (57% to 86%) in recent days. 60% of SIDS deaths can be prevented if no women smokes during pregnancy. But researchers failed to give exact causes for this high incidence of SIDS deaths and smoking. Smoking may affect brain chemical balance and prevent development of the lungs. Most of the cot deaths were prevented by giving proper training on the significance of sleeping position of infants. But deaths due to pregnant smoking are not under control. How to prevent cot deaths? 1. Expectant women should not smoke under any circumstances. 2. Parents should not smoke at home. Passive smoking kills babies. Save baby life by not smoking. … [Read more...]
Depression in children
It is very difficult to diagnose depression in children as they can’t express their feelings when compared to adults. Stress and lack of good family environment are the major cause for depression in children. Symptoms of Depression in Children: 1. Often they are in sorrow mood. We can observe it in their eyes. 2. Often they weep and involve in unnecessary fears and tensions. 3. They don’t like to be away from their parents. They wish to spend always with them. 4. They won’t mix with their colleagues in the school. They frequently quarrel with classmates and friends. 5. They often complain of headache, Pain abdomen, nausea, and vomiting. 6. They lose interest in playing games. 7. They are not enthusiastic. They don’t show interest in extracurricular activities. 8. They show lack of interest in education. 9. Their performance in the examinations will decline gradually. 10. They suffer from insomnia (lack of sleep) and change in food habits. 11. Due to less activity, they become overweight. 12. They cry loudly and through away articles in the hand. 13. They may indulge in Alcoholism and drugs. 14. They talk about committing suicide (danger signal). Keenly observe the children who are spending most of the time lonely. If you find any changes in your children behaviour, immediately give him Psychiatric counselling. Depression in children is more dangerous than adults as committing suicide is more in children. Please comment on this article. … [Read more...]
Depression in Children – Causes
Causes which induce depression in children are: 1. Hereditary 2. Experiencing bad incidents 3. Family problems 4. Quarrelling parents 5. Behavior of teachers and colleagues 6. Often parents expect high hopes from their children. Without knowing his capacity and ability and often get worried which in turn leads to tension and to depression. Precautions for Parents: When parents notice the above symptoms in children; they have to consult the psychiatrist immediately to give proper counseling to the child. Psychotherapy and also behavior therapy has to be given to relieve from depression. The Involvement of parents, teachers and other family members is highly essential. … [Read more...]
