SOCIAL MEDIA As the use of social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, has increased over the last decade, researchers have begun to explore the influence of such a popular and pervasive way of documenting everyday life. When compared to other forms of screen time, such as video games, an increase in social media use over the course of a single year has been associated with a decrease an individual’s self-esteem. A substantial decrease in self-esteem has shown to be associated with later symptoms of depression, and social media may actually enhance these symptoms over time (Boers et al., 2019). The more advanced technology becomes in viewing another person’s life, the more people compare themselves to others, which can have a negative impact on mental health. Social media is mainly a tool to connect with other people, however, in spite of the increased interconnectivity, the current generation may be the loneliest yet.It is clear there is a relationship betwee...
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Panic attacks
Panic attacks Panic attacks are more than just an emotional experience. When someone experiences a panic attack, their “fight or flight” response is triggered, and they experience a full-body physical reaction that can be as scary as the panic itself. Common symptoms include racing thoughts, rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, shaking or trembling, numbness, dizziness or fainting, and nausea or digestive upset. Panic attacks can be debilitating and seriously affect your quality of life. Panic attacks are usually thought of as a symptom of anxiety, but not everyone who has an anxiety disorder experiences panic attacks. They can be experienced by anyone with a mental health disorder, including PTSD, depressive disorders, and substance abuse disorders. Sometimes people with no history of mental illness experience panic attacks. If you experience recurring, periodic panic attacks, you may be diagnosed with panic disorder, a standalone mental health condition experi...
Child Labor
Cadeau de dieu In French this means god’s gift. According to you what’s the biggest god’s gift? It is life, life in the form of new babies. Children are considered as the personification of god himself. In many religion it is believed that children are god’s embodiment. Almost every society consider children as god’s gift. Children are future of our world. Many grew up to be leaders of great nation. But still many children have no rights, they are abused, forced to work, gets no basic education. Their play hood is snatched or horrified by people. It is hard to believe that in this era of advanced technology and communication, where everything is visible , such issues like child abuse, child labor and lack of child education seize to exist. Worldwide, it is estimated that up to 1 Billion children aged 2-17 years, have experienced physical, sexual, or emotional violence or neglect in past years. Violence against children are worst crimes one can do in whole life. Violence aga...
Cyberbullying
Cyberbullying What is cyberbullying? Cyberbullying is bullying with the use of digital technologies. It can take place on social media, messaging platforms, gaming platforms and mobile phones. It is repeated behavior , aimed at scaring, angering or shaming those who are targeted. Examples include: spreading lies about or posting embarrassing photos of someone on social media sending hurtful messages or threats via messaging platforms impersonating someone and sending mean messages to others on their behalf. Face-to-face bullying and cyberbullying can often happen alongside each other. But cyberbullying leaves a digital footprint – a record that can prove useful and provide evidence to help stop the abuse. What Are the Consequences of Cyberbullying? Sometimes, online bullying, like other kinds of bullying, can lead to serious long-lasting problems. The stress ...
Child trafficking
Child trafficking India has a very high volume of child trafficking. As many as one child disappears every eight minutes, according to the National Crime Records Bureau.In some cases, children are taken from their homes to be bought and sold in the market. In other cases, children are tricked into the hands of traffickers by being presented an opportunity for a job, when in reality, upon arrival they become enslaved. In India, there are many children trafficked for various reasons such as labor, begging, and sexual exploitation. Because of the nature of this crime; it is hard to track; and due to the poor enforcement of laws, it is difficult to prevent.Due to the nature of this crime, it is only possible to have estimates of figures regarding the issue. India is a prime area for child trafficking to occur, as many of those trafficked are from, travel through or destined to go to India. Though most of the trafficking occurs within the country, there is also a significant number of...
CONDUCT DISORDER
I heard a very powerful quotes that says : “The distinction between diseases of “brain” and “mind,” between “neurological” problems and “psychological” or “psychiatric” ones, is an unfortunate cultural inheritance that permeates society and medicine. It reflects a basic ignorance of the relation between brain and mind. Diseases of the brain are seen as tragedies visited on people who cannot be blamed for their condition, while diseases of the mind, especially those that affect conduct and emotion, are seen as social inconveniences for which sufferers have much to answer. Individuals are to be blamed for their character flaws, defective emotional modulation, and so on; lack of willpower is supposed to be the primary problem.”— Antonio R. D Damasioq, With this thought in mind I would like to highlight one of the neurological disease “CONDUCT DISORDER” The term "conduct disorder" refers to a group of behavioural and emotional issues that occur in children on a regular bas...
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
What is ODD an how manage it? Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is a behavioral disorder in children characterized by a clinically significant level of negative, disobedient, and defiant behavior. For a child to be diagnosed with Oppositional Defiant Disorder, symptoms must be present for more than six months. Behavior must be markedly different than typical children of the same age and developmental level and must not be better explained by another disorder or event. A child with significant behavioral issues may exhibit signs of anxiety, have frequent and severe tantrums, be manipulative, and/or be repetitively defiant towards those in authority. Often these children are labeled by teachers, peers, and parents as disruptive, frustrating, mean, or even “bad.” If your child exhibits behaviors associated with Oppositional Defiant Disorder, manage his or her behavior with the following strategies: 1. Use a calm voice when dealing with oppositional defiance. A child with Opposition...