A child’s behaviour speaks a lot about a child’s psychology and anything away from the norms should not be ignored, as a parent or caretaker. Missing on recognizing psychological issues or leaving them unaddressed can lead to serious long-term consequences. What’s exactly? Let’s find out with the Best Child Psychiatrist in Wales at Wales Psychiatry Centre.

• Academic setbacks- Children may find it hard to focus on academics, learn, and reach academic heights.

• Poor/unhealthy relationships- Children facing mental health challenges may be unable to build and maintain healthy relationships with family members and peers.

• Development of bad coping mechanisms- When children with mental health issues are not provided the required support, they may turn to substance misuse/addiction or self-harm/suicide. Depressed or anxious children may be at high risk of having suicidal thoughts or behaviours.

• Higher risk of mental disorders- The mental health problem of children, when left untreated, can progress and become more serious in the future.

• Poor life quality- Mentally unfit children end up living unhappening life without any participation in activities. Their overall well-being may be badly impacted.

• Stigma and unfairness- Children of the parents/caretakers having an untreated mental illness may face stigma and discrimination in the society they live in and thus their mental health may suffer too.

If any of these is presented by your child, as a parent or caretaker, it’s your responsibility to seek help from the best psychiatrists in Wales Psychiatry Centre. Moreover, to make your child thrive with mental illness, you should create a supportive environment, encourage open communication, be proactive in getting mental health support and resources for your child, and advocate for greater understanding and awareness for yourself and others in the community.

Dr. Sanjeev Sharma is the best child psychiatrist in Wales and an experienced consultant at the Wales Psychiatry Centre. He holds a great wealth of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of child psychological issues including neurodevelopmental disorders. He can handle even serious cases well including patients who are on substance abuse. Request a consultation with him now.