Stating that traumatic events such as earthquakes will shake children’s sense of trust, Psychiatry Specialist Assist. Assoc. Dr. Melek Gözde Luş has found that various behaviors can be seen in children and adolescents according to age group.
Noting that there may be a regression to earlier periods, called regression, especially in young children, Luş stated that this regression tends to tend towards younger ages such as missing the toilet and baby talk.
Üsküdar University NP Etiler Medical Center Psychiatrist Assist. Assoc. Dr. Melek Gözde Luş evaluated the reactions of children and adolescents after the earthquake.
Traumas can occur in children and young people
Stating that the routines of children and adolescents can change due to sudden events such as earthquakes and natural disasters, Assist. Assoc. Dr. Melek Gözde Luş, “Traumas can be observed with the disruption of daily life and order of children and adolescents.” said.
Confidence can be shaken
Noting that the children’s sense of trust was shaken due to the incident, Assist. Assoc. Dr. Melek Gözde Luş says, “Since their confidence is shaken, children are both afraid of the future and their sense of competence decreases, accompanied by a deep sense of sadness and loss.” warned.
Behaviors such as missing the toilet and baby talk may occur.
Stating that various reactions can be observed in children and young people due to this sense of loss, Assist. Assoc. Dr. Melek Gözde Luş said, “It is important to know that this type of reaction will occur in the early period, according to the age group in children and adolescents. Especially in young children, there may be a regression to earlier periods, called regression. This regression is a tendency towards younger ages such as missing the toilet, baby talk; appearing confused, anger behaviors, freezing and withdrawing behaviors in older children.” he said.
It will be good to be together with your friends
Psychiatrist Assist. Assoc. Dr. Melek Gözde Luş stated that it is very normal to observe these behaviors in the first period and that it is not a sign of illness and said, “It is thought that reopening the areas where children spend time together, such as school, will have very positive effects on their psychological state in this process.” said.
Source: (BYZHA) – Beyaz News Agency
