Children Stress And Anxiety Essay

Children Stress & Anxiety Many think that children do not suffer from stress or anxiety. How can children suffer from stress or anxiety? They don’t have a job or have to pay bills. Regardless of no job or bills to pay, it is important to realize they do experience stress/anxiety. What is the cause of it, the best way to cope with it, and when is treatment necessary?
Children may first experience stress/anxiety as early as infancy. Really? How? Everything is done for them. When we think about infants, it’s crying that comes to mind. While crying is the main form of communication for infants, it is a form of stress/anxiety. Infants may suffer stress/anxiety when separated from their parent(s), hear loud noises, or from being in a strange environment.
As children get older, there are many different
Some physical symptoms poor appetite, complaints of a headache or sore/upset stomach, bedwetting, or stuttering. Emotional symptoms may include being withdrawn, negative attitude, anger, and frustration. When symptoms of stress/anxiety are displayed, children need to be given or shown tools to use to alleviate the stress/anxiety. Some things that can be done to help relieve stress anxiety are: provide a safe and comfortable environment, show warmth and love, encourage the child to talk about their feelings, keep child informed of changes that may be taking place, and come up with ways or things that the child can do themselves to relieve stress/anxiety. Such as physical activity, a hobby or activity they enjoy, listen to music or even reading a book. Stress/anxiety has no set criteria as to who, when, what, how, or why an individual may experience or suffer from it. Children are no different. They must be taught ways and given tools to relieve the stress/anxiety they face. One of the best ways to teach them is to be a good