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Family time can include games that parents may not have had time to play thus far. This is a
good opportunity to reconnect with the family playing board games, cards, carrom, antak-
shari, etc.

3. If the child already has a mental illness,
Please reach out to your doctor via phone or email.
Use medicines sparingly and judiciously. However, continue any psychotropic medication
the child is already prescribed at the prescribed dose unless otherwise recommended by
your doctor. Please do not discontinue the medication abruptly.
Please nd telemedicine resources.
4. Find a way to take care of yourself – medically as well as psychologically. You are your
family biggest pillar of support. “Me Time” is recommended.

MAJOR THINGS TO DO AS PARENTS TO DEAL WITH MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES OF CHILDREN
1. In the current scenario, people are advised to defer visiting hospitals/clinics for their
scheduled appointment for minor issues.
In this situation, there is a need for using other modes of communication with doctors and
other health care professionals.
2. Indian Oil has developed Telemedicine App which can be utilized for medical support from
specialists
3. Increasing the awareness about mental health issues among the older adults and their
family members via social media (Online programs, website, online forum, group email or
messages).
4. Adults should also get appropriate information and clari cation about various myths.

5. Guidance about maintaining a routine, physical exercise, Yoga, meditation, healthy diet,
mental stimulation through home-based activities with appropriate safety precautions is
essential.
6. Those with psychiatric emergencies like suicidal risk, severe agitation, and refusal of food
or delirium would require personal evaluation in emergency settings with appropriate
precautions related to COVID-19.

Please do not take the present situation lightly and always follow all the advisories issued from
time to time by IOCL as well as the Government of India.

Always keep social distance, wear mask and sanitize your hands / wash hands frequently. Avoid
going to public places.

Figure a new routine for household and child must include academic work, chores, play,
interaction with peers and relatives over the phone/other media.
Have a set time for meals and bedtime.
It would be wonderful to also have some indoor exercise as part of this routine – for 5
instance, yoga, stretches, skipping, etc. The routine must be made collaboratively, including
changes over time.