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Children have specific needs at their age. Indeed, they are not adults in miniature. We can contribute to their mental health by finding out about the functioning specific to this period of life and paying attention to their reactions. We will be talking here about children aged 6 to 12.
Generally speaking, we can contribute to satisfactory mental health in a child by allowing them to develop self-esteem, to benefit from a feeling of security, to be in relationships with others or to evolve in an environment respectful of the rights of children.
Over time, children can also develop skills that are useful for their mental health. Thus, he or she can learn to identify, understand and cope with his or her emotions. Daring to talk about what you feel allows you to alert adults and find help when you feel bad.
Parents can act, education professionals too
There are many people who can contribute to a child’s mental health. All adults who participate in their education can take action, at home and at school. Parents and family are the first to be affected.
Teachers, facilitators and other education professionals also have their role to play.
Not every manifestation of anxiety is pathological. We must be vigilant when anxiety exceeds the child’s ability to cope. Entourage, teaching or educational team, attending physician, pediatrician, speech therapist, can identify, accompany and support a child in psychological difficulty.
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What skills to develop in a child
During childhood, the person constructs their identity. She also develops, over time, the skills that will be necessary, once an adult, to maintain a state of mental well-being. These skills are referred to as psychosocial skills.
How WHO sees life skills
Psychosocial skills are a person’s ability to respond effectively to the demands and challenges of daily life, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). It is the ability of a person to maintain a state of mental well-being, by adopting appropriate and positive behavior in relationships with others, their own culture and their environment.
The child can acquire and then exercise his psychosocial skills in three main areas, described by the World Health Organization (WHO).
