{"id":2573,"date":"2026-02-25T07:51:01","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T06:51:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/psykologhusetenigma.dk\/childrens-distress\/"},"modified":"2026-10-05T11:59:37","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T09:59:37","slug":"childrens-distress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/psykologhusetenigma.dk\/en\/childrens-distress\/","title":{"rendered":"Children’s Distress"},"content":{"rendered":"

When children experience distress, it often weighs heavily and affects not only the child in distress but the entire family. As a parent, one often feels helpless. One feels guilty, while also focusing on what might be causing the child’s distress. In such cases, it may be more important to find a systematic way to solve the problem. <\/p>\n

With my more than 30 years of experience<\/a> as a psychologist<\/a> in this field, it’s important to mention that I rarely know the exact cause. However, in collaboration with families, I have found various solutions that have brought great joy to the child and the rest of the family. <\/p>\n

Distress in Children<\/h2>\n

Good well-being is important for children’s health and joy of life, as well as for their development. When children experience distress, it can be due to many different reasons such as divorce, stress, insecurity, lack of care, or grief after, for example, a death. Some children also experience bullying at school, which they may find difficult to talk about at home. This can contribute to strong feelings of betrayal, loneliness, low self-esteem, and self-confidence. <\/p>\n

Well-being is a diffuse concept that is very individual from child to child. It can therefore be difficult to say exactly what one can do to improve their child’s well-being. If your child has, for example, autism, ADHD<\/a>, or another psychological diagnosis, it is important to be aware of these signs. If they do not receive the right help to manage them, there is a risk that the child may develop further depression<\/a>, stress<\/a>, or anxiety<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Get Psychological Help for Your Child<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Signs of Distress in Children<\/span><\/p>\n

There can be various symptoms that indicate a child is not thriving. These signs also depend on the underlying cause and associated factors, as well as whether it is a child, teenager, or adult experiencing distress. Typical signs in children who are distressed may include: <\/p>\n