Mental health for children and adolescents

The fifth international conference of the Hope Complex in Jeddah, titled "Towards Better Psychological Health for Children and Youth", kicked off Thursday. The conference and workshops will last three days. Dr. Nawaf bin Abdul Aziz Al Harthy, General Supervisor of Al-Amal Mental Health Center in Jeddah, said that 60 experts and specialists in mental and psychological disorders and drug addiction among children and adolescents in the United States, United Kingdom, Lebanon, the Arab Republic of Egypt and the Gulf participate in the conference. In which 33 workshops are organized to share experiences and future planning and to use the mental and psychological health and mental health of the child by developing a holistic picture of physical and social needs.

Childhood and adolescence
Dr. Khalid bin Awad Bazid, assistant professor and consultant in psychiatry for children and adolescents, explained that the positive aspect of mental health was reflected in the definition of health contained in the WHO Constitution according to which health was a state of complete physical, mental and social security, not just lack of disease or disability. Children and adolescents also share a great deal of global attention, especially in the recent period, when the needs of this age group are highlighted in the world, and the importance of early detection of Developmental and behavioral disorders, as well as early intervention in holistic treatment.
Dr. Bazid adds that 20% of children and adolescents in the world suffer from psychological disorders. He points out that poor mental health is linked to rapid social change, graduation conditions, discrimination based on sex, social exclusion, a way of life. unhealthy, violence and rights violations.
More than half of mental and psychological disorders begin before puberty, mental disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, attention disorders, hyperactivity, autism and other disorders. neurological development, most of which are neither detected nor delayed.
According to world statistics, depression is the third leading cause of psychological and psychological disorders and suicide, the second leading cause of death among people aged 15 to 29, after road accidents. There has also been an increase in alcohol, stimulants and drugs among adolescents, even from a very young age, which clearly threatens social, economic and security levels without the intervention of the responsible authorities. These priority cases have been chosen because they represent a significant burden in terms of mortality, morbidity or disability and the economic costs associated with human rights violations are high.
Dr. Bazid discusses the uses of Internet technology and smart devices, as well as the many useful and judicious aspects of use, and warns against overuse of the degree of dependence on energy wastage of young people and the utility of the latter, as well as their contribution to the creation of additional tensions. Nervous and psychological pressure.
Saudi Arabia is not isolated from the world, which has become a single village: despite its religious and social characteristics, its children are exposed to all these psychological disorders that have affected others, as well as in their modern day. He emphasized the importance of the mental health of our children and the Ministry of Health as a priority of the Ministry of Health in the development of its future plans and the launching of its health initiatives. under the "National Transition Program 2020" and "Vision 2030".

Psychological disorders
> Suicide is a global phenomenon. According to the WHO, suicides occur not only in high-income countries, but also worldwide: 75% of suicides in the world occur in low- and middle-income countries. Statistics show that a person dies every 40 seconds of a suicide somewhere in the world. Each year, more than 800,000 people die by suicide at the end of life, and each suicidal case represents a tragedy that affects families, communities and entire countries, with long-term effects on those who are left behind. Suicides occur at different stages of life, with suicide being the second leading cause of death among 15- to 29-year-olds worldwide. This is a risk indicator that requires immediate action, awareness of the seriousness of the problem of suicide and suicide attempts in public health, as well as increased priority given to the issue of suicide prevention in Canada. the global public health program.

The child rages quickly
Children are generally in a precarious and irritable situation, which does not worry them, it is this turbulent behavior that distinguishes this age of juveniles and adolescents, although it is detrimental and painful for parents and family. The event is full of requests, refuses to comply with the guidelines and is rarely calm and stable, but it can still be acceptable.
According to the Royal College of Psychiatrists, many factors and factors make a child's activity more than natural.
> Family history, as if the parents themselves were suffering from depression and psychological anxiety, which prevents children from participating and listening to them, which leads the youth or youth to generate noise to attract children. # 39; s attention.
> The absence of house rules and standards of correct behavior, so that the child also lacks control over his behavior and actions.
> Mood. The children are born in a different mood, while some are calm and watered, the other disturbing and modern to noise and unstable. In fact, he does not worry, but must guide parents to help their children tweak their behavior.
> Learning Difficulty Some children need to help their parents learn and continue their education while others do not have difficulty. Parents are encouraged to follow the first type. of school children and with teachers.
Hearing difficulty. The cause may be an organic ear disease such as otitis media: it is difficult for the child to hear what others are telling him and he is forced to scream for the To hear and can cause noise and noise.
Food Some children are irritated and upset when given food that they do not like or dislike. This situation is rare, but some children must be taken into account.
The solution is that parents should feel that their children are cared for in order to calm them and take care of the details of their lives. The Royal College of Psychiatrists recommends:
– Choose one of the days of the week to spend with the kids and give them time to drain their energies and let them go as they please, without restrictions.
– Try to encourage the child to congratulate him and encourage him on every occasion, especially when he plays alone or when he plays his favorite hobby, and tell him: " You're a good baseball player, "for example.
– Consult the psychiatrist in case of repeated refusal of the child for a certain food or in case of doubt about the hearing loss. Also consult a pediatrician in case of learning difficulty or hyperactivity, as excessive behavior in the child's movements is always a problem for parents and family.

Night urination
It is normal for most children under two years to urinate during their sleep, and this continues until the fifth when they learn to control their urination at night. This condition can occur after the fifth day, when the child is tired, during deep sleep or during a period of pain, and may be the reason why he drinks too much before going to bed. If the case continues beyond six years, even once a week, or if it urinates after a break, this is abnormal and requires a doctor's consultation.
Why does the baby urinate during the day? 30% of children who have nocturnal urination do the same thing during the day, which is a troublesome problem, especially when the child enters school and usually does not return to the bath of the day. school or because of its prolonged play and retention of urine until the end of school. This condition is observed in girls because of a urinary tract infection that responds to drug treatment.
The solution: psychiatrists are generally advised to follow simple methods that succeed in many cases, such as:
– Do not blame the child and make him feel bad, and that his action is shameful, tense and that the problem becomes more difficult.
– Make sure the child is not taking stimulants or drinking fluids before going to bed.
– Bring the child to the bathroom before bedtime.
– Congratulate the child for "doing well" and rewarding him when he spends a night without urinating for himself.
– Consult your doctor if the condition persists.
In conclusion, Dr. Khalid Bazid emphasizes that prevention is better than cure, that is to say, begin by contributing to the construction of a flexible mind to reduce or prevent mental and psychological disorders in people. children, adolescents and young adults by educating parents and teachers and introducing the first signs and symptoms Psychological disorder.
It also stresses the importance of psychologists and social workers with experience in schools and educational institutions to provide psychological and social support and to train health workers, especially in primary health care centers, to enable them to detect and treat mental and psychological disorders in children and adolescents.
Community Medicine Consultant