Following the recent incident in Dubai where a Grade 7 student went missing but has since been safely reunited with his family, the spotlight has turned to the critical role parents play in supporting the emotional well-being of their adolescent children.
The 11-year-old boy disappeared from Arabian Ranches on Tuesday, triggering an extensive search by Dubai Police, which included the use of drones and sniffer dogs. The child was eventually located after midnight. His aunt revealed that the “highly sensitive” child grappled with emotional distress due to not meeting the expected marks in his exams.
Dr Nada Omer Mohamed Elbashir, consultant psychiatrist at Burjeel Hospital in Abu Dhabi, underscores the significance of child mental health as a crucial component of overall well-being. She emphasises the importance of being vigilant about signs and symptoms of conditions like depression and anxiety in children. Dr. Elbashir stresses that from a psychiatric perspective, early identification of these signs can pave the way for timely intervention and crucial support for the child.
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