Emotional Disorders in Children

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Mental health problems in children are a common problem in children. This problem includes several types of emotional disorders which include depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and tr... auma which is characterized by the internalization of the problem. Emotional problems in children such as anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder tend to appear in late childhood. The disorder is often difficult for parents or caregivers to recognize because many children have different speech developments to express their emotions clearly. Many clinicians have difficulty distinguishing between normal emotional development (eg, crying, fear) and severe and prolonged emotional distress, which is called disturbance. Emotional disturbances (internalization) can be grouped into several syndromes, although there is often overlap among these symptoms: depression, withdrawal, anxiety and feelings of loneliness. Some additional features of internalizing disorder are low self-esteem, suicidal behavior, poor academic performance, and social withdrawal. Grief can cause bigger problems, such as social withdrawal, suicidal behavior or thoughts, and other unexplained physical symptoms [Show More]

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