Why are emotional difficulties increasing among children today? What are the main causes of stress in young minds? How does parental behavior affect a child’s mental well-being? Is excessive mobile usage contributing to irritability in kids? Are stress and depression the same, or do they differ? What impact does meditation have? And most importantly, what steps can parents take to preserve their child’s psychological health? We discussed all these vital questions with Dr. Bhooshan Shukla (Adolescent & Child Psychiatrist).Guest: Dr. Bhooshan Shukla, Adolescent and Child Psychiatrist.Host: Omkar Jadhav.Creative Producer: Shardul Kadam.Editor: Rohit Landge.Edit Assistant: Sangramsingh Kadam, Rameshwar Garkal.Content Manager: Sohan Mane.Social Media Manager: Sonali Gokhale.Legal Advisor: Savani Vaze.Business Development Executive: Sai Kher.Social Media Executive: Mrunal Arve.About The Host Omkar Jadhav.Co-founder – Amuk Tamuk Podcast NetworkPodcast Host | Writer | Director | Actor | YouTube & Podcast ConsultantWith 8+ years in digital content, former Content & Programming Head at BhaDiPa & Vishay Khol.Directed 100+ sketches, 3 web series & non-fiction shows including Aai & Me, Jhoom, 9 to 5, Oddvata.Creative Producer – BErojgaar | Asst. Director – The Kerala StoryHost of Khuspus – a podcast on taboo and uncomfortable topics.Visiting Faculty – Ranade Institute, Pune University.Connect with us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/amuk_tamukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/amuktamuk/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amuktamukpodcastsSpotify: Khuspus #AmukTamuk #marathipodcasts 00:00 - Introduction 02:25 - Depression in children 03:55 - Depression in children vs. adults 07:32 - Components of depression 11:09 - Depression in different age groups of children 20:38 - Red flags for parents 25:35 - Stages of depression and when to intervene 29:39 - Stress vs. depression 34:25 - Role of parents 39:13 - Common myths about depression 43:24 - What to do when a child is depressed 47:49 - Concerns about medication for children 52:47 - Duration of childhood depression 53:49 - How to interact with a depressed child