Psychiatrist Dr. Nirmala Rao says, "Visuals - whether on screen or posters - are registered by the mind and cause unpredictable actions in kids and teens."

Not Just Another Scare!

Children and teenagers are especially impressionable. Each child registers and interprets visuals differently. However the most common negative implications are anxiety, fear and restlessness.

Here are some of the most common reactions to scary posters or films.

• Nightmares
• Difficulty while trying to concentrate
• Constant fear, even during the day
• Regular feelings of anxiety
  
  Remember that these posters and movies are meant to scare adults. Just imagine how it affects your child's mind.

According to psychiatrist Dr. Nirmala Rao, there are some children who fear the visuals years after they have seen it. This could even affect overall development.