5 Ways of Spotting Childhood Mental Illness
Monday 4th February will mark the start of Children?s Mental Health Week in the UK, a holiday with the aim to shine a spotlight on the importance of children and young people?s mental health. With that in mind this weeks Buddy?s Friday Five is 5 ways of spotting Mental illness in children.
- Exhaustion and irregular sleep
Feeling constantly tired, over sleeping or hardly sleeping at all are all signs of depression.
- Trouble Concentrating
Constantly having difficulties concentrating could be a sign of anxiety
- Loss Of Appetite
A loss of appetite can be a warning sign for multiple mental health issues
- Irritable
irritability and mood swings can be a sign of mental distress
- Withdrawn
Being withdrawn or self separation is a sign of anxiety and depression