What Are Mental Health Warning Signs For Younger Children?
• Displays unusual changes in emotions or behavior. • Has no friends or has difficulty getting along with other children. No Iframes • Is doing poorly in school, misses school frequently, or does not want to attend. • Has lots of minor illnesses or accidents. • Is very anxious, worried, sad, scared, fearful, or hopeless. • Cannot pay attention or sit still; is hyperactive. • Is disobedient, aggressive, irritable, excessively angry; often screams or yells at people. • Does not want to be away from you. • Has frequent disturbing dreams or nightmares. • Has difficulty falling asleep, wakes up during the night, or insists on sleeping with you. • Becomes suddenly withdrawn or angry. • Refuses to eat. • Is frequently tearful. • Hurts other children or animals. • Wets the bed after being toilet-trained. • Suddenly refuses to be alone with a certain family member, friend, or acts very disturbed when he or she is present. • Displays affection inappropriately or makes unusual sexual gestures or
