Is ‘helicopter parenting’ bad for a child’s mental health? Experts weigh in

Being protective and supportive of your child can help them feel safe and stable, but problems develop when parents over do. As a work-from-home environment took over in the last two years, parents’ tendency to hover over children increased

The National Mental Health Survey of India in its 2015-2016 report had estimated that nearly 7.3 per cent of Indian teenagers (13-17 years) suffer from mental health problems. If the latest suicides data is anything to go by, the prevalence of mental health issues among teens has only increased with the spread of the coronavirus infection and subsequent restrictions.

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