Parent self-care – How to look after your mental health when your child has a developmental disability?

Ummeed Child Development Center, Mumbai has created an informative video that highlights the need for families to look after themselves and prioritize their own physical and mental health when raising a child. Special attention and care is needed for self-care and management of stress of the parent, when the child has a developmental disability.

Caring for a child with a developmental disability can sometimes seem overwhelming.  Parents may feel stressed and anxious.

In this video you will learn,

• Why it is important for parents to look after their mental health, not just for themselves, but also for the well-being and development of their children.
• Ideas that have helped parents stay positive and happy.
• How do you recognise the symptoms of depression, so that you may consult a Doctor or contact a helpline immediately for help.

Ummeed Child Development Center, an organization which true to it’s name provides hope to families of special children. Hope in the form of diverse specialized services focused on early intervention planning for children with disabilities.

Article republished here with prior permission from Ummeed Child Development Center, and the original source of the same may be accessed here.

DISCLAIMER: Please note that this guide is for information purposes only. Please consult a qualified health practitioner for safe management.

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