Everyone in life faces different stresses every day, and although adolescents do not have to worry about life and career or family burdens for the time being, they experience different sources of stress, and they may face pressures such as peer bullying or schooling. Without proper intervention in these stresses, adolescents may be at higher risk of mental health, academic and health problems. It is therefore important to pay attention to the warning signs that your child is feeling stressed so that you can intervene as early as possible.
Today, Professor Rong Xinqi, a psychologist and hypnotist mentor, teaches everyone how to find signs of excessive stress in adolescents, generally in the following 8 aspects:
1. Headache and stomach pain
Stress often leads to physical health problems. Frequent headaches, stomach pains, and other physical problems can be a sign of stress. This point requires parents and friends to take their children to the hospital for a thorough examination and then consider whether it is caused by psychological and stress reasons.
2. Sleep problems
Difficulty falling asleep or sleeping too much can also be a sign of stress, which is a vicious cycle. Teens who are overly tired are less likely to be stressed. Some teens who are overly stressed sleep too much. A teen who always wants to go back to bed after school or a teen who tries to sleep all day on the weekend may be trying to get rid of stress.
3. Learning questions
Sometimes stress-related problems stem from school-related problems. At other times, excessive stress among adolescents can lead to academic problems. If your child's grades are down or your child's attendance is poor, consider whether the change is related to stress.
4. Irritability
Despite their moody nature, teens who are overly stressed may be more irritable than usual. Teens who often become irritable about small things can be overwhelmed by life's challenges.
5. Social changes
Stress can change teens' social habits. Social isolation may indicate that your teen is struggling with stress. Spending more time in her room or lack of interest in talking to friends can mean that your child has difficulties.
6. Negative changes in behavior
When teens are stressed too much, they often lead to behavioral problems. You may see them increasingly developing behavioral problems from skipping to counter-talking. However, don't make excuses for negative behaviors because they are related to stress.
7. Difficulty concentrating
When teenagers have a lot of ideas, it's hard for them to focus on their work. They may be easily distracted in class and may have more difficulty sticking to tasks when completing homework.
8. Negative conversation
You'll often hear teens who are overly stressed say a lot of negative things. If your child's stress seems to be interfering with school, family, family responsibilities, or friends, it may be time to seek professional help. Symptoms that persist for more than two weeks may indicate that your teen may have an underlying mental health issue, such as depression or anxiety.
If you are concerned that stress is affecting your child, consult a professional doctor. It is important to rule out any physical health problems and discuss treatment options to eliminate psychological problems before they have developed.
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Article: Professor Rong Xinqi
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