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Maternal Mental Health

  • Author : Childhood Workshop
  • Tags : Insight, Mental Health, Parenting

Dr. Shoba Srinath, former Head of Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at NIMHANS, Bengaluru, discusses the profound impact of adverse childhood experiences on children, leading to mental and physical health issues in adulthood. Highlighting the critical role of caretaker’s well-being for a child’s overall development, she sheds light on the significance of addressing these challenges. Click to explore the full story behind this insightful conversation.

 

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