When little people are overwhelmed by big emotions, it’s our job to share our calm. Not join their chaos-L.R.Knost.|| MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS
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It’s world mental health day ✨
Here to remind us that mental health should be everyone’s concern 📌 Keep safe ♥️
The Haven Uganda retweeted
It’s important to take into consideration how mothers are treated when pregnant as it affects health of children in womb
“As parents, we do not have to be emotionally perfect to be able to talk to our children about emotions” ~ Ms.Zabu
The Haven Uganda retweeted
Mental health conditions vary across stages of childhood development&may present differently from those in adults.Children may express emotional distress through their behaviour,emotions,or interactions rather than words @AnitaArinda2 @HavenProject20 @Ugpsychiatrists @munyakitara
The Haven Uganda retweeted
Why do children struggle to talk about how they feel?
''It is more of monkey see, monkey do. They cannot do what they have not seen their caregivers/parents do'' @munyakitara @HavenProject20 @AnitaArinda2 @Ugpsychiatrists
“If we dismiss or punish children for expressing their emotions, we are teaching them that silence is safer. We are teaching them that expressing emotions is wrong or weak. This is where we find children self harming. They are overwhelmed and that’s their way of letting it”- Zabu
“Our children struggle to talk about their feelings and express their emotions because it’s very much of monkey see- monkey do. Children can not do what they have never seen or learned before” ~ Ms. Zabu
“Children may express mental health conditions differently from adults and there are different mental health disorders that may develop at every stage of development from infancy to late adolescence” ~ Dr. Arinda
The Haven Uganda retweeted
Changes in appetite,struggling at school,hurting selves,talk about wanting to die,losing interest in activities they previously enjoyed;these are some of the tell tale signs of a child and adolescent who may have emotional difficulties. @HavenProject20 @AnitaArinda2 @munyakitara
The Haven Uganda retweeted
@AnitaArinda2 "The most common mental health conditions among childen are: depression and anxiety"
#Childmentalhealth @HavenProject20 @MaryLilian18
The Haven Uganda retweeted
Parenting is a trust, but has no manual. Sometimes as parents/guardians/caregivers we are uncertain of how best to help our children. Join us tomorrow at 7pm 📌. Here is the link: xitter.cf/i/spaces/1vJpPNvYPQOJE
The Haven Uganda retweeted
Do you know the right words to use when talking to children about mental health?Did you know that many children struggle to identify &express their emotions? The right words can open the door to important conversations @HavenProject20 @munyakitara @Ugpsychiatrists @olgah_vivian
Next Tuesday at 7pm, come let’s learn together. Whether you are a parent, an aunt, uncle or guardian, this is for us all ❤️
Here is the link, save the date xitter.cf/i/spaces/1vJpPNvYPQOJE
The Haven Uganda retweeted
Every life matters. Less talk, more action. Let’s save lives!
#SuicidePrevention2026
