Teenage mental health in India with adolescent psychiatrist Dr Amit Sen | The Thoughtful Medic

Описание: The world we live in may sometimes not feel like the best place for a child to grow up. How do they cope with anxiety? Peer pressure? Mental health? What can parents do to be supportive while not succumbing to the age old problem of comparing their kids to others?
In this episode of The Thoughtful Medic Podcast, Dr Archana Nayar talks to Dr Amit Sen about perhaps the most critical phase of a child’s final formative years; adolescence. Today, we dive into:

00:54: Introduction to Dr Amit Sen
02:07: Adolescence and mental health
05:20: What’s the age of transition for kids
11:10: How does one create a safe space
14:55: Can parents benefit from counselling?
20:06: Academic pressure and how it impacts mental health
29:04: How does one create resilience in children
33:35: Role of social media and mental health issues
43:00: Steps the young take in absence of coping mechanisms
55:45: Red flags that help identify support is needed
1:07:19: Closing notes

Dr Amit Sen is a child and adolescence psychiatrist with over 35 years of experience. He is co-founder and director for Children First. He is a passionate mental health advocate, a TEDX speaker and has worked across and supported various organisations such as UNICEF and UNHCR. He is also the founding member of Salaam Balak Trust.

Dr.Archana Nayar holds a MBBS degree as well as a MPH in nutrition. The Thoughtful Medic is her effort to bring expert medical opinions to the forefront of daily conversations. She can be reached out to at [email protected].