When a couple goes to settle in a foreign country, they face problems in adjusting to many places, but their children face more problems because they have to leave all their friends and their old life behind and start a new life which is Not easy and common for his/her age.

This can have a deep impact on the minds of children and make them feel stressed and lonely. In such a situation, they may face mental problems, hence their parents should help the children to adjust to this condition.

By following some simple strategies, we can easily help the child to settle in the new country so that he/she becomes mentally strong to face this change. Let us know what effect migration has on the mental health of children and the measures to deal with it.

talk openly with the child

Talk openly to the child about whatever he/she is going through mentally. Provide a safe space for them to talk to you without hesitation. You should act as his/her friend at this time so that when he/she feels lonely, he/she can talk to you and make himself stress free.

join some activities

When you go on a trip, involve your children in some activity or the other so that they remain more busy. By doing this they will make friends there and will also help them adjust. With this they will not have to face stress and anxiety. You can do some fun activity with children at home also.

build a support network

Create a supportive network for your child. Also keep in touch with the child’s old friends so that he/she does not feel alone and can share his/her feelings with his/her friends if needed. Also keep your child connected with other family members who are closest to him/her.

Know daily experiences

You should keep asking about the child’s daily experiences, what they did today and how many new friends they made. Even if something bad happens to them, definitely talk to them about it so that the child feels like you are a friend and does not feel afraid of sharing anything with you.

let them accept change

Explain to the child that change is a necessary part of life that they will see from time to time. For this, they should always be mentally prepared and instead of considering it as a challenge, they should accept it as an adventure. This will give them courage and they will be able to accept this big change.
Disclaimer:This article is for general information only. It cannot in any way be a substitute for any medicine or treatment. Always consult your doctor for more information.

#adjustment #Mental Health #support network #Tension

Impact of migration on children’s mental health and ways to deal with it

talk openly with the child

join some activities

build a support network

Know daily experiences

let them accept change

Leave a Reply Cancel reply