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Talking To Your Kids About Mental Health

Dr Rajini Sarvananthan, Consultant Developmental Paediatrician

26-Jan-23 16:00

Talking To Your Kids About Mental Health

What is mental health? You may think you know the answer, but how would you explain it to a pre-schooler, a primary schoolgoing child, or a teenager? We turn to consultant developmental paediatrician Dr Rajini Sarvananthan for advice on how to talk to children of all ages about mental health, and how to help them be aware of their emotions and when they should reach out for help. 

Click here to listen to the podcast referenced by Dr Rajini, on how to look for a trusted and qualified mental health provider.


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Produced by: Tee Shiao Eek

Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek


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Categories:  wellness

Tags:  mental healthchildrenspecial needssocial mediadepressionanxiety





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