The psychologist spoke about the mental problems of modern children

Minors now need the help of specialized specialists much earlier than they did a few years ago. Clinical psychologist Tatiana Meteleva told Izvestia about this.

The path is healthy: Mental disorders were 1.5 times more likely to be detected in adolescents.

Why do neurosis, depression, psychosis, and even dementia actively develop at the age of 15-17?

"Previously, teenagers were most often brought to the reception, but today the first visits are not uncommon at the age of 9-10. The most common cause is behavioral disorders, and it is precisely by the type of deviant, deviant behavior. Parents are starting to pay attention, for example, to early involvement in smoking," she explained.

Addiction to vapes, according to the expert, is becoming one of the most common situations when adults notice that something is wrong with a child. However, by the 9th and 10th grades of school, in relation to some students, we can talk not just about episodic behavior, but about formed addictions: nicotine (including vapes) or gambling.

"In parallel, there are anxiety disorders, emotional instability, as well as pronounced behavioral difficulties. At the age of 9-10, a child becomes almost uncontrollable — rude and rude to parents, throws tantrums, and may threaten suicide. It is with such complaints that families most often come to specialists for help," the source continued.

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