Date: 17 February 2023
Time: 8pm - 9:30pm
Via Zoom
Synopsis
In today’s pressure cooker school environment, children can find themselves stressed and unable to cope with the overwhelming workload in school in addition to pressures related to friends and social media. This gives rise to a multitude of problems, such as anxiety, insomnia, low mood and in serious cases, depression and even suicidal thoughts. In this talk, we will discuss how to identify these symptoms of stress in your child at an early stage. Being able to equip your child with the tools of emotional resilience will go a long way in nurturing a well-adjusted child who is able to cope with the challenges of life.
Duration
1.5 hours
Speaker Profile
Dr Tan E-Ching is deeply passionate about imparting the tools of emotional resilience to the younger generation. In her 20 years as a Senior Family Physician of a group medical practice, she observed a rising trend of mental health problems like anxiety and depression in all age groups, particularly the younger generation. Dr Tan hopes to be able to share her experience and expertise especially in today’s climate when the numbers reporting issues like insomnia, anxiety and depression are rising exponentially. There is an urgent need to equip both children and adults with the vital life skills of self-care, empathy, confidence andcommunication skills to help them navigate the challenges in life.
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