 Stress and Anxiety are the most prevailing problems in children that are caused by various internal and external factors. In the present scenario of a society, kids are burdened with thousands of expectations and activities that compel them to go beyond their capabilities, leaving
them in fear and stress. If the latest research conducted by various organizations is to be believed, fear is one of the most harmful elements that caused Anxiety in the children. Apart from this there are various other factors such as worry, panic, unnecessary thoughts or ideas, tension, social phobia, depression, and others that put kids into uncomfortable situations and this uncomfortable condition lead them to loneliness.
There are various types of Anxiety, some of these are mentioned below:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): Caused by unnecessary worries about day-to-day activities, particularly studies, unhealthy relationship between parents, academic performance and others.
- Separation Anxiety Disorder: Caused by the lack of love and affection from parents, which can lead them to sadness and depression?
- Phobias: There are various kinds of fear such as death of any family member, fear of some specific thing such as animal, water, storm and others and others that leave a child worried.
- Panic Disorder: It is one of the most annoying things that cause dizziness, Nausea, sweating and other harmful effect in children.
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): It is caused when a child is treated repeatedly in peculiar manner for any thing that he or she does not like.
- Post-traumatic Sress Disorder (PTSD): Caused when a child is treated with extremely severe physical or mental trouble.
How can you save your kids from Anxiety and Stress?
- Always try to find out if your child has something to share with you and avoid ignoring their ideas and thoughts.
- Offer them pleasant environment at homes, it would help them concentrate on their activities
- Entertainment is one of the most important element to beat the stress
- Help them organizing their daily routine in an effective manner
- Know their capabilities and interests. Forcing kids to do what they don’t want to, can change their behavior
- Keep an eye on their companions at schools and neighborhood.
- Monitor the kind of TV shows, movies and games they play.
- Complement them even when they do little creative
- Reproaching children for no reason develop a sense of hatred in their attitude.
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