From Victoria Rushmere
Why is Children’s Mental Health a current issue?
Stress and anxiety in children and teenagers have been on the rise for some time. The pressures of school, increasing numbers of extracurricular activities and social media have all contributed to this. Throw a 2-year pandemic into the pot with the uncertainties and fear it brought, along with masks, disrupted schooling and the long lockdowns we all endured, has only added to these pressures and many parents are noticing the toll it has taken in their households.
Older children and teenagers may express feeling worried and stressed but anxiety can show itself in different ways. You may notice that they become agitated or angry more easily, have difficulty getting to sleep, are reluctant to go to school or find they are complaining of headaches or stomach-aches. Here at Oak Park Clinic in Surrey, we can help support you and your children’s well-being.
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