On the 10th of October, it’s World Mental Health Day 2023, and this year’s theme is ‘Mental Health is a Universal Human Right’. It’s a day that aims to raise awareness of mental health issues and make a positive change in everyone’s lives. Mental health issues are more common than you might think, as 1 in 8 people globally have some kind of mental disorder.
As parents, you want only the best for your children, and good mental health should be considered as a given. However, it’s not assured when your little one has eczema, as poor childhood mental health and eczema are connected. This blog looks closely at common eczema psychological effects and how HappySkin garments provide relief.
Why Good Mental Health Is So Important For Children
Of course, good mental health is important for everyone. However, when it comes to children, it’s even more vital. When a child has good mental health, they feel secure, loved and happy about who they are most of the time. A healthy mind also makes them more resilient, find it easier to make friends and enjoy life in all the exciting things in it.
Sadly, eczema and mental health are closely linked, meaning when they have it, it can hit them hard. As such, it can lead to depression and anxiety, affecting their behaviour, social relationships and more. Signs that this is happening include:
- Crying or other outbursts.
- Sleep & appetite changes.
- Difficulty concentrating.
- Tiredness & low energy.
- Anger or irritability.
- Social withdrawal.
Not all kids with the chronic inflammatory disorders will experience these symptoms. However, they’re more prevalent when the condition is severe. When experiencing these issues, it’s best to reach out to a mental health specialist or other healthcare provider.
How HappySkin Eczema Clothing Helps?
The key to supporting children with eczema mental health problems is to deal with the cause. Happy Skin eczema clothing does so by restoring the skin’s ability to regulate moisture levels, thanks to the innovative DreamSkin coating that coats each garment.
Stimulating the sensors that become dormant when eczema takes hold, the skin becomes able to sweat when it’s hot and hold onto moisture when it’s cold. Worn every day, next to the skin, it slowly but surely returns the skin to health, sparing children from the misery and mental health impact of constant itching and sleepless nights.
Mark World Mental Health Day by Making a Change
If what we’ve spoken about here sounds familiar to you, then we’re here to tell you that things can be different for your child. Happy Skin garments, made from super-soft TENCEL™/cotton, represent the gentlest and most effective way to support eczema-prone skin. Just by wearing them next to the skin each day, relief can be provided.
So, why not mark World Mental Health Day by making a change to help your child’s mental well-being? To learn more about Happy Skin garments work or the options available for your little ones, please take a moment to browse our website. There, you’ll find everything you need to know and more about how to turn the tide against atopic dermatitis.
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