Nawanshahr issues helpline for children suffering from stress

Avneet Kaur

Nawanshahr, April 14

Amid concerns that children might suffer from depression due to the ongoing curfew, which has been imposed to prevent the spread of Covid pandemic, the administration has launched helpline numbers (98772-45768, 97794-71804, 97794-55125 and 1098) through which psychiatrists, pediatricians and a team of Women and Child Development officials will provide consultations to kids.

According to DC Vinay Bublani, as children are staying indoors and can’t go outside to play due to the present scenario, there are chances that they may suffer from stress and depression. So, the helpline numbers will help the children, their parents and caretakers to deal with such situations.

The DC said, “People must contact District Child Protection Officer on her mobile number 83607-1709 to report about abandoned children, those going through a trauma due to family issues and are in dire need of security and legal counsel. The District Women and Child Development Department has been working hard so that children putting up in slums and orphanages can get due care.”

Kanchan Arora, District Child Protection Officer, said due to the ongoing situation, children might be stressed due to several reasons. She said there might be chances that cases of child abuse and or any other crime go unreported. Therefore, these helpline numbers would help people contact the officials concerned easily.