What are childhood mental illnesses?

When it comes to mental illness, everyone will be very scared. In addition, those who suffer from mental illness are easily discriminated against by others. Everyone is afraid to get along with people with mental illness. After all, people with mental illness often exhibit some abnormal behaviors, and may even do things that hurt others. Moreover, mental illness is very difficult to treat. So what are the main mental illnesses that children are prone to?

What are childhood mental illnesses?

1. Childhood schizophrenia

The incidence of schizophrenia in children is relatively low, but once the disease occurs, the harm will gradually increase as the patient ages. Generally speaking, the symptoms of schizophrenia in children are not obvious in the early stages, and they may only have slight abnormalities in emotions and behaviors. Mild patients may show no interest in anything, easily withdraw when faced with problems, have a cold attitude towards people around them, and lack the innocence and liveliness that a normal child should have.

2. ADHD in Children

The incidence of ADHD in children is very high, but many people do not know that this disease falls into the category of mental illness. In clinical medicine, ADHD in children is also known as brain dysfunction syndrome. It can be seen in the fetal period that the patient is hyperactive, impulsive, has difficulty concentrating, and has poor self-control. If your child is clumsy or even too brave to be afraid, you should be alert to whether he or she is suffering from child mental illness.

3. Childhood Autism

Childhood autism also falls into the category of psychological mental illness. If your child often does not understand instructions, has poor comprehension of conversations, does not like to play with other children, always stays alone, often talks to himself in words that others cannot understand, and is afraid to have prolonged eye contact with others, then you should be alert to whether your child has autism. Autism is easily cured in its early stages.

As parents, we should not only pay attention to practical issues such as whether our children are cold, whether they are full and eat well, whether they live comfortably, whether they are safe outside, and whether they study well. We also need to pay attention to whether the child’s inner world is healthy, which requires parents to invest care and attention. If your child is not sociable and has difficulty communicating, don't blame the child first. Instead, analyze and observe calmly, determine the cause of the disease, and then help with treatment in a timely manner.