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How to Tackle these Behavioral Issues in Children/Teenagers

  Would you believe that a whopping  20% rise has been observed in the number of cases of mental illness at the end of March 2020. And then the pandemic happened. The devastating after-effects of the COVID pandemic and subsequent lockdowns took a serious toll on everyone's mental and physical health, and children and adolescents are no exception. So, if you observe your child behave irrationally or display unnatural behaviour, don't panic. It is perfectly normal! Is your child/teenager having any of the following behavioral issues? Mood Swings, Anxiety One moment your teenager is bubbly and cheerful, then suddenly her mood changes, and she becomes irritable. Or is chewing nails in anxiety while furiously texting. You can help children handle their moods by simply being a non-judgmental listener. Anger issues and Self Isolation:  Your child sometimes creates a wall around him/her, and refuses to open up.  All your attempts to break that wall brings no result, and...