Psychiatrists advise parents to create safe spaces for children

MGR Online•General•20d ago

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Praram 9 Hospital experts and the Department of Mental Health provide guidance on building family safe zones and managing expectations for children in the AI era.

•Praram 9 Hospital participated in the Mindful Fest organized by the Thaicom Foundation at The Present Haus Ratchawithi 24.
•Dr. Wimonrat Wanphen and Dr. Witthaya Wanphen discussed creating a 'Safe Zone' at home to support children's mental health.
•Experts highlighted the impact of the digital world and AI on children's stress levels and identity.
•The guidance emphasizes listening without judgment and distinguishing between love, goodwill, and expectations.

Overview

•Praram 9 Hospital presented the concept 'Wellness for Life' at the Mindful Fest event organized by the Thaicom Foundation.
•Dr. Wimonrat Wanphen and Dr. Witthaya Wanphen shared perspectives on creating healthy and happy families in the AI era.
•Dr. Wimonrat Wanphen stated that child behavioral and mental health issues result from factors including temperament, parenting, school environment, peers, and social media.
•Dr. Wimonrat Wanphen warned parents against using a single standard to measure all children, as this can cause stress when expectations clash with a child's true identity.
•Dr. Witthaya Wanphen stated that parents should distinguish between love, goodwill, and expectations to avoid controlling a child's life through fear of failure.
•Dr. Witthaya Wanphen advised parents to 'listen until the end before teaching' to ensure children feel that mistakes do not diminish love.
•Dr. Witthaya Wanphen noted that when children are criticized or interrogated after sharing problems, they may learn that silence is safer than speaking.
•Dr. Witthaya Wanphen suggested that parents reduce unnecessary comparison and competition to allow both parents and children space to grow.

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Key Quotes

Dr. Wimonrat Wanphen

"Before asking 'Why has my child changed?', try changing it to 'Has something happened to you lately?'"

ก่อนจะถามว่า ‘ทำไมลูกถึงเปลี่ยนไป’ ลองเปลี่ยนเป็น ‘ช่วงนี้เกิดอะไรขึ้นกับลูกหรือเปล่า’

Dr. Witthaya Wanphen

"Parents often ask 'Why doesn't my child talk to us?', but sometimes they must ask themselves 'When the child talked, how did we listen?'"

พ่อแม่มักถามว่า ‘ทำไมลูกไม่คุยกับเรา’ แต่บางครั้งอาจต้องย้อนกลับมาถามว่า ‘ตอนที่ลูกคุย เราฟังเขาอย่างไร’

Key Entities

Organization

Praram 9 Hospital(โรงพยาบาลพระรามเก้า)

A healthcare provider that focuses on physical and mental health balance and family wellbeing.

Thaicom Foundation(มูลนิธิไทยคม)

The organizer of the Mindful Fest event.

Department of Mental Health(กรมสุขภาพจิต)

The government agency overseeing the Division of Mental Health Promotion and Development.

Mind Center(ศูนย์สุขภาพจิต (Mind Center))

The facility at Praram 9 Hospital where people can make appointments for mental health consultations.

Place

The Present Haus Ratchawithi 24(The Present Haus ราชวิถี 24)

The venue where Mindful Fest was held.

Person

Waranya Thawankitdamrong(วรัญญา ถวัลย์กิจดำรงค์)

A Registered Canadian Art Therapist and EMDR, Satir psychotherapist at Praram 9 Hospital.

Dr. Pranee Paweenchana(พญ.ปรานี ปวีณชนา)

A specialist in child and adolescent psychiatry at Praram 9 Hospital.

Dr. Witthaya Wanphen(นพ.วิทยา วันเพ็ญ)

Deputy Managing Director and psychiatrist at Praram 9 Hospital.

Dr. Wimonrat Wanphen(พญ.วิมลรัตน์ วันเพ็ญ)

Senior Physician and Advisor to the Division of Mental Health Promotion and Development, Department of Mental Health.