Post-COVID: Delhi sees surge in children's mental health cases; screen time, pollution blamed

• Mental health issues, previously adult-centric, are now significantly impacting children in Delhi-NCR.
• Neuro-developmental disorders like autism and ADHD have increased by 17% in Delhi-NCR.
• Cases of mental disorders and neuro-developmental conditions in children aged 2-9 years rose by 11-12%.
• High pollution levels in Delhi-NCR and increased screen time post-COVID are major contributing factors.
• Doctors advise parents to spend more time with children, provide a good environment, and nutritious food to mitigate the problem.