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Ministry of Public Health Addresses School Violence Incident in Bangkok: Mental Health Efforts Underway

On January 30, Dr. Chonnan Srikaew, Minister of Public Health Discussing the violent incident at a school in Pattanakarn 26, Suan Luang District, Bangkok. Until there was a death on January 29, that after the incident, the MCATT team, Rajanagarindra Institute for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Rajanukul Institute Mental Health Center No. 13 and the Health Department and Bangkok Public Health Service Center 37 joined the area to carry out a mission to help heal the minds of 67 people in the incident, divided into 55 students and 12 teaching staff. It was found that 36 students and 12 teachers were suffering from stress. Therefore, individual counseling has been arranged. Including planning to heal the mind together with school administrators to take care of the mind in the long term. which will send officials from Somdet Chaopraya Institute of Psychiatry Participate in additional work The goal is to comprehensively care for the mental health of those affected.

Dr. Phongkasem Kaimook, Director-General of the Department of Mental Health, said that the causes of aggression can be caused by many factors. From personal factors that have problems managing emotions Managing anger, impatience, impulsivity Or is it a disease where it is difficult to restrain oneself and control oneself? Factors from families that are physically, verbally, and emotionally aggressive make one learn that dissatisfaction can be resolved with aggression. Or sometimes care is taken as desired to the point that the child does not practice self-control. When dissatisfied, they express aggression towards others. As for school factors Surrounding society Bullying Being in a group of friends who are violent substance use It is what shapes the use of violence in everyday life. And currently there are online media factors. that can easily create a mood of violence

Dr. Phongkasem said that solving and preventing violence problems Therefore, all factors must be addressed at the same time, including letting children know their emotions and managing them. There are 3 recommendations as follows: 1. Adults should control children to stop their aggression with calmness, such as using hugs or holding them to stop them. After the child is calm It is important to discuss the reasons why the child is upset to the point of being aggressive. To allow children to express themselves in words 2. Children should start training from the age of 3 to know how to control their own emotions. For example, training to separate ourselves when feeling angry and 3. Training children to be compassionate. Have a kind heart towards people, animals, or other living things.

However, proper care of the family can be done in 3 ways: 1. Must not use violence to reinforce it. Severe punishment in an aggressive Tek does not improve its aggression. The child may stop behaving for a moment. But in the end, they will come back to show that behavior again. It can be chronic until adulthood. 2. There should not be negotiations while children have aggressive behavior. 3. Avoid the risk of criticism, comparison. Because it will cause the child to have an inferiority complex. including intimidation and intimidation or provoke the child to become angry This is because children will absorb the behavior and apply it to others. At present, it is developed jointly between schools and the Ministry of Public Health. in screening risk groups for care and referral And finally, what affects children is online society. That should not be an example of aggression.

Dr. Wimonrat Wanphen, director of the Rajanagarindra Institute for Child and Adolescent Mental Health, said that the method for noticing that there will be violence It is a change in thoughts, emotions, and behavior such as thinking that oneself is not good, other people are not good, and wanting to harm oneself or others. Easily irritated or depressed, aggressive behavior, speaking vulgar words, or isolating. If you suspect that your child may be the one affected by violence There are three recommendations as follows: 1. Look for signs of physical abuse, behavior or mood changes in the child, such as fear. Becoming more regressive, aggressive, depressed or fearful of separation from parents

Dr. Wimonrat added that 2. Pay attention and listen. Spend more time talking Understand what your child is communicating without rushing to judgment. It can start with simple questions such as “How are you today?”, “What are you happy about today?”, “How are your friends and teachers today?”, “What did you dislike the most today?” and when wondering if your child was subjected to violence You can start a conversation with simple sentences such as, “If someone hurts or hurts your child, You can tell your parents. We will help each other” in cases where the child cannot tell or answer. May use art or role playing as a tool to help communicate and 3. Create a safe space in the family. Let your child be able to communicate or being able to tell stories without being complained or criticized Avoid using punishment that uses physical and emotional violence. Focus instead on using positive reinforcement to increase good behavior. If children and youth in care have greatly changed behavior, emotions, and thoughts Should be taken to consult with a specialist. Child and adolescent psychiatrist or developmental pediatrician You can go to various hospitals near your home or call the mental health hotline 1323 for free consultation 24 hours a day.

2024-01-30 06:21:00
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