Signs of Anxiety in Children
Children may not recognize their own anxiety and often lack the maturity to explain their real or imagined stressful issues.1 This can cause a variety of physical and behavioral signs to emerge, and parents may be unsure whether these are symptoms of anxiety or a health problem.
Behavioral or Emotional
Anxiety can cause children to act out in ways that can be frustrating or confusing to parents, but it is important for caregivers to recognize that these behavioral and emotional issues may be related to feelings of anxiety. Some common behavioral signs of stress and anxiety include:
Signs of stress and anxiety in children often show up as physical or behavioral changes. Children respond differently to stress depending on their age, individual personalities, and coping skills, which can cause many parents to overlook the underlying issues that may be causing their child’s behavior.