NHS survey data estimates that one in every eight children and young people over the age of five has a mental health disorder. We know that family and environmental factors are hugely important to good mental health; as are other factors which can too easily be overlooked such as the impact of economic stress on parents and how that affects their children’s mental health.
Poverty and economic pressure are associated with increased parental stress and mental health difficulties, and this increases the risk of conflict between parents and poor parenting which can put children’s mental health at risk.
Conflict between parents isn’t always destructive. In situations where parents seek compromise, show warmth and humour and maintain respect it can teach valuable lessons. For a child the best ending to a fight between parents is seeing a warm and meaningful resolution with apologies.
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