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Expert Explains: How Stress Affects Child Development
28.01.2024 22:00
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:21
The following signs indicate the presence of psychological stress in a child: Emotional instability - easy crying, irritability, touchiness, anxiety, uncertainty in actions, inconsistency in actions, moodiness, fears.
How does stress affect a child
After stress, the child’s body continues to be in a state of increased tension, which can cause a malfunction of the entire child’s body. Immune system disorders in a child cause increased susceptibility to bacterial, viral and parasitic infectious diseases.
How does stress affect a child
Under the influence of stress, the risk of cardiovascular diseases increases 4 times.
Various chronic diseases worsen, self-control worsens.
Chronic stress in childhood can trigger a number of different mental illnesses in adulthood.
How to relieve stress in a child
One of the most effective relaxation techniques is deep breathing.
Teach your child to sit quietly, close their eyes, and breathe in and out slowly for a few minutes.
This exercise helps reduce stress and tension and can be done anywhere and anytime.
Previously, we talked about chronic stress.
