World Mental Health Day: Experts offer tips on effective parenting

NTR District Sub Collector Aditi Singh highlighted the effect of parenting on childrens’ mental health while speaking as the chief guest at a programme organised by Indlas Hospitals and Indian Medical Association in Vijayawada on Monday — the eve of World Mental Health Day, which is observed annually on October 10.

Talking about how effective parenting can lead to the holistic growth of children, Indlas Child Guidance Clinic Director Vishal Indla said parents should identify talents in their children and encourage them to improve themselves in their areas of interest instead of focusing on their shortcomings.

Dr. Indla urged the parents to keep track of childrens’ activity on mobile phones and other gadgets. He added that instead of dismissing children’s opinions as ‘frivolous’, elders should respect them and find a way in telling them what is right and what is wrong.