Children’s Mental Health: Why Connection Matters More Than Ever

In a world where screens compete for our attention, are we truly connecting with our children? Children’s irritability, shorter attention spans and difficulty expressing emotions may be signs of something deeper. Often, what they need most is not another activity or distraction, but a safe space to be heard and understood. In this episode, we speak to Dr Jitendra Nagpal, senior psychiatrist and director psychiatry and mental health service Moolchand Mediciy and explore why emotional connection matters, how parents can recognise distress, and why a child’s ability to speak up can make all the difference.