{"id":191043,"date":"2025-06-11T17:02:30","date_gmt":"2025-06-11T09:02:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/empowerenglish.edu.vn\/mhtc\/?p=191043"},"modified":"2025-06-11T17:02:31","modified_gmt":"2025-06-11T09:02:31","slug":"helping-children-cope-with-their-mental-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/empowerenglish.edu.vn\/mhtc\/helping-children-cope-with-their-mental-health\/","title":{"rendered":"HELPING CHILDREN COPE WITH THEIR MENTAL HEALTH\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Children Mental Health<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;In primary school, I was really nervous and shy. I wouldn\u2019t do a lot of things, and I had a lot of anxieties. I also didn\u2019t really like going out of the house.&#8221; \u2013 Mohammed\u2019s story, Place2Be&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;My eight-year-old daughter, Charlotte, was really struggling to settle in. She went from being a confident, happy child to feeling insecure and losing interest in everything related to school.&#8221; \u2013 Charlotte\u2019s story, Place2Be&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do these stories sound familiar? You may have heard something similar from children around you. These experiences in children\u2019s mental health are more common than we think. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/iku.nih.gov.my\/images\/nhms2023\/key-findings-nhms-2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Malaysia\u2019s National Health and Morbidity Survey 2023<\/a>, 1 in 6 children in the country face mental health challenges. This is not just a phase\u2014it\u2019s a growing concern that needs our attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1379\" height=\"776\" src=\"https:\/\/empowerenglish.edu.vn\/mhtc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Stress-Child-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-191044\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freepik.com\/free-photo\/little-boy-outdoors-upset-holding-his-toy_12976637.htm#fromView=search&amp;page=1&amp;position=0&amp;uuid=9178a6c8-34e9-49cd-bbd8-5d49d463979f&amp;query=children+anxiety\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">freepik<\/a>, designed on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freepik.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Freepik<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The burden of mental health problems among children has doubled since 2019:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>46% have peer problems\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>25% have conduct problems\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>17% have emotional problems\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>8% have hyperactivity problems\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Source:<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/iku.nih.gov.my\/images\/nhms2023\/key-findings-nhms-2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Malaysia\u2019s National Health and Morbidity Survey 2023<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What are the causes?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no confirmed reason to why some children have mental health issues but it is most likely caused by traumatic events such as:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Constant moving around such as moving home or changing schools\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Being bullied\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Witnessing or experiencing domestic violence\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Parents undergoing divorce\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Someone close to them passing away\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Having a long-term illness\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1379\" height=\"919\" src=\"https:\/\/empowerenglish.edu.vn\/mhtc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Stress-Child-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-191045\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freepik.com\/free-photo\/little-girl-looks-her-teddy-bear-child-with-favorite-toy-blurred-background-copy-space_18159782.htm#fromView=search&amp;page=1&amp;position=27&amp;uuid=99943914-61d5-4c08-a8df-21e40cdb4524&amp;query=children+sad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pvproductions<\/a>, designed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freepik.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Freepik<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to help your anxious child?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Talk to your child and listen to understand their feelings.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Avoid making assumption or dismissing their worries.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Give them reassurance by telling them that recognising and talking about their problems is a good and a brave thing to do.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Teach them to recognise the signs of anxiety in themselves and let them know that anxiety is a natural reaction to stress.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Help them to find solutions to their worries\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>If your child is still facing problems and struggles with everyday life, please immediately bring them to seek professional help. <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/findahelpline.com\/countries\/my\/topics\/suicidal-thoughts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Click here for the list of helplines<\/em><\/a><em>.\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I am concerned for my child\u2019s well-being. Where do I get help?\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may book an appointment with any of the hospitals or clinics in Malaysia to have a specialist to check on your child.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Need help to find your healthcare provider? View the list of MHTC\u2019s member hospitals in Malaysia here:\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-malaysia-healthcare-travel-council-mhtc wp-block-embed-malaysia-healthcare-travel-council-mhtc\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"3RnAydFi7m\"><a href=\"https:\/\/empowerenglish.edu.vn\/mhtc\/mhtc-members\/\">MHTC Members<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"\u201cMHTC Members\u201d \u2014 Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC)\" src=\"https:\/\/empowerenglish.edu.vn\/mhtc\/mhtc-members\/embed\/#?secret=EvFmVIRDWj#?secret=3RnAydFi7m\" data-secret=\"3RnAydFi7m\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here at Malaysia Healthcare, we prioritise a patient&#8217;s entire being, not just their physical symptoms or diagnosis, but taking into account their mental, emotional, social, and even spiritual well-being. This ensures their needs are met holistically with personalised care that supports every aspect of their healing and recovery journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">References:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.childrenfirst.org.uk\/get-support\/advice-for-families\/guidance-advice\/articles\/mental-health-issues-in-children\/#:~:text=There%20is%20no%20clear%20reason,home%20and%2For%20changing%20school\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Children First<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.place2be.org.uk\/about-us\/impact-and-evidence\/our-stories\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Place2Be<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Children Mental Health\u00a0 &#8220;In primary school, I was really nervous and shy. I wouldn\u2019t do a lot of things, and I had a lot of anxieties. 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