Preschool (under 5 years old)
- Frequent unexplained stomachaches, headaches, and fatigue
- Over-activity or excessive restlessness
- Frequent sadness
- Low tolerance to frustration
- Irritability
- Loss of pleasure in previously enjoyed activities
- Tendency to portray the world as sad or bleak
- Frequent fights with others
- Withdrawal
School Age
- Frequent and unexplained physical complaints
- Significant weight loss or gain
- Expressions of sadness or helplessness
- Low self-esteem
- Excessive worrying or anxiety
- Changes in sleep patterns
- Tearfulness
- Unprovoked hostility or aggression
- Refusal or reluctance to attend school
- Changes in school performance
- Little interest in playing with others
- Poor communication
- Thoughts about or efforts to run away
- Hyperactivity
- Frequent disobedience or aggression
- Easily frustrated, frequent crying, overly sensitive
- Suicidal thoughts