HELPING YOUR CHILD SOCIALIZATION WHEN YOU YOURSELF TENDER TO ISOLATE YOURSELF

In our modern societies, loneliness affects many people, but mental health issues exacerbate isolation because they make everyday interactions, such as administrative tasks and general social exchanges, more difficult. Your child may also be caught in this isolation. Yet, to thrive, they need social connections, to develop friendships, and to open themselves up to the world.

He will feel reassured if he is not the only link between home and the outside world and if he knows you are in contact with other people. There are places where people who have experienced mental health challenges can meet; this is often essential support to prevent you from isolating yourself. CNIGEM, Clubs House, Maison Perchée.

For your child, having an activity, time dedicated to something for themselves such as a sport, artistic activity or leisure activity, is important. It is a source of balance.