Children & Teens
Anxiety
Children and teens may express anxiety for exams, starting a new class, giving a presentation in school every now and then. Though some children and teens may display excessive worry, restlessness, irritability, or avoidance behaviours
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Does your child complain of headache or stomach-ache often?
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Does your child show signs of social distancing from people?
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Has your child’s academic performance declined?
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Has their sleep pattern changed?
If you notice persistent signs of distress or behavioural changes, it is important to get support for yourself and your child.
Depression
Children and teens feel sad and low from time to time as they are still learning to manage their emotions. In the past 3-6 months…
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Has your child’s mood become low, sad, and irritated?
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Is your child less motivated and show low energy?
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Has their appetite changed or has their body weight changed?
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Are they talking negatively about themselves?
Parents should be attentive to withdrawn behaviour, social isolation, or a lack of interest in activities that once brought joy. Academic struggles and a decline in school performance can also be indicators. Keep an eye on expressions of self-blame, low self-esteem, or thoughts of self-harm. If you observe these signs persisting over time, reach out to a therapist for
guidance and support.
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Anger
Young children and teens have temper tantrums as a normal stage of growing up. Big emotions overwhelm them, and they are learning to manoeuvre through them. If you notice…
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Frequent and intense episodes of temper tantrums
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Verbal or physical aggression / aggressive behaviour
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An inability to manage frustration
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Abrupt changes in mood, especially when triggered by seemingly minor incidents
These outbursts might manifest as shouting, slamming doors, or even physical expressions of anger. If your child exhibits difficulty calming down after such episodes, or if these outbursts
interfere with daily activities and relationships, it's crucial to address the underlying issues.
Body and identity issues
Teens struggling with identity and body image issues often feel unsure of who they are or feel dissatisfied with how they look, which can affect their confidence and sense of self.
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Do you often feel uncomfortable or unhappy with how you look or your body?
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Do you find it difficult to express who you really are to others?
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Have you noticed that how you see yourself impacts your confidence in social situations?
These issues can lead to long-term struggles with self-esteem, eating disorders, and difficulty forming healthy relationships.
Family and relationship conflict
Teens experiencing family and relationship conflicts may feel misunderstood or unsupported by their parents, siblings, or peers, leading to tension and emotional distress.
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Do you often feel like your emotions are out of control?
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Do you struggle to calm down after getting upset or angry?
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Have others commented on how intense your emotional reactions can be?
This can result in challenges in managing stress, poor decision-making, and difficulties in relationships, both in the present and in the future.