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Signs and symptoms of anxiety in children

  • Physical feelings

    • Stomach ache
    • Dizziness
    • A racing heart
    • General pain
    • Headache
    • Shortness of breath

  • The emotions

    • Anxiety/worry/fear
    • Shame
    • Embarrassment
    • Incapacity
    • Sadness
    • Anger

20% of children and adolescents will experience anxiety at one point or another which will prevent them from carrying out their activities.

Some facts about separation anxiety

  • About 4% of young people will experience separation anxiety disorder in a given school year.

  • Separation anxiety is the most common anxiety disorder in children under 12 years of age, with a gradual decrease in frequency as children reach adolescence and adulthood. However, separation anxiety can continue into adulthood, and even begin in adulthood.

  • Separation anxiety manifests itself at several points in development, notably at the start of kindergarten, between 7 and 9 years old, then at the start of secondary school.

  • Separation anxiety affects both boys and girls.

Separation anxiety disorder can actually interfere with or limit a child or adolescent's normal activities. He may isolate himself from his peers and have difficulty developing and maintaining friendships. Separation anxiety can also cause you to miss opportunities to learn new things and participate in fun activities. Attendance and academic performance may drop. Many children and adolescents with separation anxiety appear depressed, withdrawn, and apathetic.

Reference :

https://www.anxietycanada.com/en/troubles/separation-anxiety-in-children/