Movements and demonstrations increase mental problems in the youth

According to doctors, the number of young people suffering from mental health problems has increased after the movement, suggesting to adopt stress management measures.

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Movements and demonstrations increase mental problems in the youth

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A sixteen-year-old girl could not sleep all night. As the scenes of Gen-G's performance began to come to Jaljali's eyes over and over again, it kept getting worse. I didn't like studying at all. When the problem became complicated, the family took him to a mental hospital in Lagankhel. The doctor taught him how to stay calm and gave him medicine.

 

Another 25-year-old youth was on display himself. When the shooting started, he returned home, but constantly watching the same topic on the media and social networks, the amount of stress in him increased . He also came in contact with the doctor when he could not talk normally, did not know his destination while walking, and his diet and routine became unstable.

Similarly, a teenager is distraught by the death of his classmate . Remembering the last moment of a friend increases fear and anxiety. He has started to panic even in his sleep these days . These are only representative problems seen in some young people who come in contact with doctors. Currently, it is estimated that many young people are going through such problems.

Psychiatrist of Lagankhel Mental Hospital, Dr. Vasudev Karki says, 'The sudden movement has affected everyone . It is natural for those involved in the movement, directly or indirectly, to have mental problems.' According to him, even if the problem subsides quickly in some people, it is more likely to have long-term effects on children who are already suffering from mental illness.

 'Not only physical damage and financial impact, but mental health can also be deeply affected,' he said . Dr. Amita Jha, a child and adolescent psychiatrist at Kanti Children's Hospital, also said that the scenes of agitation had a deep impact on children.

'Symptoms like anxiety and depression have increased . Has come with symptoms of fear, panic, fear, flashbacks of events. Such symptoms have also appeared in children who did not have problems before,' she said. He said that counseling sessions were added to the treatment and the amount of medicine had to be increased in some cases. According to

experts, if you have a mental health problem, you can get a lot of relief if you can use simple methods of stress management. In this way, 'deep breathing' (a long breathing practice method), engaging in activities you like (such as art, music, sports), and talking openly with family and friends are considered effective.

'It is not necessary to pay attention to all the content of the news or social networks,' suggests Dr. Karki, 'You should spend time doing what you like . To reduce stress, you should stay away from alcohol and drugs.'

If the symptoms do not subside, he suggests that a 24-hour counselor is available on the helpline 1166 and if there is a serious problem, you can meet with a doctor to get medicine and consultation .

Child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr. Jha said that dialogue is necessary both at home and at school to prevent mental symptoms in children and adolescents. 'Parents and teachers should support and reassure them in language they understand according to their age . By keeping them in a regular schedule and involving them in activities like art and sports, their experiences of overcoming trauma will be reduced,' she said .

The 'Zen-G' performance has raised new questions about the importance of mental health in society. Dr. Karki said that it takes time to forget the incident, but by accepting the pain, choosing the path of support and treatment, people can return to a balanced life. He said that prioritizing mental health in times of crisis has now become a common responsibility of both the state and the society.

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