Signs to Look Out For

Some early signs of poor wellbeing might be:

• poor concentration

• being easily distracted

• worrying more

• finding it hard to make decisions

• feeling less interested in day-to-day activities

• low mood

• feeling overwhelmed by things

• tearfulness

• tiredness and lack of energy

• sleeping more or less

• talking less and avoiding social activities

• talking more or talking very fast, jumping between topics and ideas

• finding it difficult to control your emotions

• drinking more

• irritability and short temper

• aggression

However, noticing some of these signs doesn’t mean you should make assumptions about what mental health problems your child may have. Instead, use them as a way of noticing when you should check in and start a conversation about how your child is coping.