Health Issues in Young Children: Stress Created by: Tuong-Vi Cecilia Mai

Acute stress – “Sudden, intense onset and then the subsidence of stressful stimuli.” Loved one becoming ill Chronic stress – Prolonged stress Separation anxiety from loved one Death in the family Extended amounts of stress on a child can result in behavioral issues “Children’s stress moved from 8th on the top 10 list in 2009 to fifth in 2010.” Jewett, J., & Peterson, K. (n.d.). Stress and Young Children. At Health Mental Health. Retrieved January 28, 2012, from html Soulliere, J. (2010, August 16). Top 10 health concerns for kids; Obesity, stress, teen pregnancy worsening | University of Michigan Health System. UMHS: File Not Found. Retrieved January 28, 2012, from ails.cfm?ID= ails.cfm?ID=1682 What is stress for a young child?

Family Arguing at home Financial situation, poverty Illness or death of a loved one Separation or divorce Friends Social pressure Conflict or fight with friends School Academic standing Extracurricular activities Bullying World news War Natural disasters Terrorism Violence in the community Emotional Anxiety Low self-esteem, feeling inadequate Neglect Abuse Childhood Stress. (n.d.). KidsHealth - the Web's most visited site about children's health. Retrieved January 28, 2012, from Eugene. (2011, August 23). Health Information - Identifying Signs of Stress in Children and Teens | Word Press. Retrieved January 28, 2012, from food.com/depression-2/identifying-signs-of-stress-in-children-and-teens.htmlhttp://blog.find-healthy- food.com/depression-2/identifying-signs-of-stress-in-children-and-teens.html Ravi, T. (2009, January 30). Health Watch. Childhood Stress And Stress Management | Word Press. Retrieved January 28, 2012, from Tips htm Causes of Stress in Young Children

Childhood Stress. (n.d.). KidsHealth - the Web's most visited site about children's health. Retrieved January 28, 2012, from motions/feelings/stress.html# motions/feelings/stress.html# Ravi, T. (2009, January 30). Health Watch. Childhood Stress And Stress Management | Word Press. Retrieved January 28, 2012, from /healthwatch/Childhood-Stress- And-Stress-Management-Tips htm /healthwatch/Childhood-Stress- And-Stress-Management-Tips htm Headaches Stomach Aches Bed wetting Temper tantrums Emotional withdrawal/sudden changes in behavior Irritability/crying for no reason Hair chewing Thumb sucking Fingernail biting Inability to sleep Rocking Depression Cold or sweaty hands Anxiety Teeth grinding Nervousness Signs & Symptoms of Childhood Stress

Taking care of themselves Adequate amount of sleep Healthy eating habits Exercising Find fun activities to do Coping skills Relaxation techniques Talk about the cause of it Prepare for stressful situations Teach child to recognize, accept, and express their feelings in an acceptable manner Have a support group of friends and family Take time to talk/listen to them Reassurance Don’t compare them to other children Be patient Stress Management Eugene. (2011, August 23). Health Information - Identifying Signs of Stress in Children and Teens | Word Press. Retrieved January 28, 2012, from healthy-food.com/depression-2/identifying-signs-of- stress-in-children-and-teens.html Jewett, J., & Peterson, K. (n.d.). Stress and Young Children. At Health Mental Health. Retrieved January 28, 2012, from Writer. (n.d.). The Top 10 Health Concerns for Children - and How to Treat Them. adolescent mood disorders - depression in teenagers - depressed teens. Retrieved January 28, 2012, from disorders.com/AMD/top-10-health-concerns-for-children- and-how-to-treat-them.htmhttp:// disorders.com/AMD/top-10-health-concerns-for-children- and-how-to-treat-them.htm

Implications on Education Talk to your students about their day and find out how you can help them cope with stress Listen to your students If there is a family situation, talk to the parents/guardians of the child to find ways to help Have the child work on activities that gets their mind off their stress Be understanding if the child is absent due to illness or death in the family Teach them to eat healthy Exercise and allow children to be active and move around in class

References Childhood Stress. (n.d.). KidsHealth - the Web's most visited site about children's health. Retrieved January 28, 2012, from Eugene. (2011, August 23). Health Information - Identifying Signs of Stress in Children and Teens | Word Press. Retrieved January 28, 2012, from 2/identifying-signs-of-stress-in-children-and-teens.html Jewett, J., & Peterson, K. (n.d.). Stress and Young Children. At Health Mental Health. Retrieved January 28, 2012, from Marotz, L. R. (2009). Health, safety, and nutrition for the young child (7th ed.). Australia: Thomson Delmar Learning. Ravi, T. (2009, January 30). Health Watch. Childhood Stress And Stress Management | Word Press. Retrieved January 28, 2012, from htm Soulliere, J. (2010, August 16). Top 10 health concerns for kids; Obesity, stress, teen pregnancy worsening | University of Michigan Health System. UMHS: File Not Found. Retrieved January 28, 2012, from Writer. (n.d.). The Top 10 Health Concerns for Children - and How to Treat Them. adolescent mood disorders - depression in teenagers - depressed teens. Retrieved January 28, 2012, from how-to-treat-them.htm