You may have noticed that more and more children are becoming quiet, depressed, and even lose interest in life. Depression is indeed worth being vigilant about, but there is a more hidden and dangerous psychological danger The machine is quietly spreading - it is not as easily recognizable as depression, but it may have a profound impact on a child's life.
One, this psychological danger What is a machine?
1. The phenomenon of "hollow disease"
Many children may seem "normal", but they feel confused, meaningless, and even do not know why they are living. They may excel academically and perform well, but deep down they are filled with a sense of emptiness.
2. Emotional dullness
Long term stress and excessive stimulation can make some children numb to emotions such as happiness, sadness, and anger. They are no longer as easily excited or sad as children in the past, but have entered a state of 'indifference'.
3. Social withdrawal
Although social networks are well-developed, many children are becoming increasingly unwilling to interact with people in real life, preferring to immerse themselves in the virtual world and even develop a sense of alienation from real-life relationships. Why is it more dangerous than depression?
1. Not easily noticeable
Depression usually has obvious symptoms such as low mood, insomnia, and changes in appetite, while children with "hollow disease" may appear normal on the surface, making it difficult for parents and teachers to detect the problem.
2. Long term Impact
Depression can be improved through treatment, but "hollow illness" involves deeper issues of values and life meaning. If not intervened in a timely manner, it may affect a child's future career choices, interpersonal relationships, and even happiness.
3. More easily overlooked
Parents may mistakenly believe that their children are just "introverted" or "experiencing emotional fluctuations during adolescence", thus missing the best intervention opportunity.
3. How to identify a child's psychological risk Machine signal?
1. Observe behavioral changes
Suddenly lose interest in things you used to like.
Frequently complains about being "boring" and "uninteresting".
Social activities have significantly decreased and people are unwilling to go out.
2. Pay attention to language expression
often says "living is tiring" and "it's meaningless".
Lack of expectation for the future, even showing a negative attitude.
3. Pay attention to emotional state
Long term emotions are flat and lack fluctuations.
It seems indifferent to praise or criticism.
4. How to help children overcome psychological difficulties?
1. Establish deep communication
Don't just ask "How was today?", but try asking "What made you happy/sad today?" to guide children to express their true feelings.
2. Reduce excessive control
Give children the opportunity to make decisions on their own, even small things, such as choosing weekend activities, arranging study time, and cultivating their sense of autonomy and value.
3. Encourage authentic socializing
Limit screen time and create opportunities for face-to-face communication, such as family gatherings and friend interactions, to help children establish genuine emotional connections.
4. Finding Meaning in Life
Through volunteer service, interest exploration, and other methods, children can experience the feeling of being needed and enhance their sense of self-worth. The mental health of children is far more important than grades and talents. If we only focus on their external appearance and ignore the emptiness inside, we may miss the moment when they truly need help. From now on, listen and observe more, use understanding and companionship to help children find the meaning of their lives.
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