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READ MEStress impacts everyone at different times and in different ways. Here’s a guide to managing stress.
Our behaviour is part of a process that’s influenced by a lot of factors.
It tends to proceed like this:
If we are stressed, we are more likely to experience negative thoughts and emotions, which then result in behaviours that might be more reactive or avoidant.
As these responses can impact on our health, happiness and quality of life, it’s important to manage stress.
Some of these stressors might include:
Stress can sometimes be hard to identify. Here are some ‘clues’ that might let you know your child might be feeling stressed:
Behavioural signs - being withdrawn, indecisive, inflexible, or irritable.
Physical signs - headaches, nausea, digestive issues, sleep issues or heart palpitations.
Emotional signs - feelings that are new, different or long lasting such as anxiety, fear, anger, sadness or frustration.
Other signs - sometimes your child just seems ‘off’ in ways you can’t put your finger on – trust your gut.
If you are a parent or carer, you can contact Parentline in your state or territory for advice and support.
If your children need extra support, encourage them to call Kids Helpline and talk to a counsellor.
They can contact us today by giving us a call, starting a WebChat or sending us an email.
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