{"id":3701,"date":"2021-03-11T12:22:02","date_gmt":"2021-03-11T12:22:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.neuraxpharm.com\/se\/?page_id=3701"},"modified":"2026-02-05T15:02:22","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T15:02:22","slug":"psychological-wellbeing-in-children","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.neuraxpharm.com\/se\/mental-well-being\/psychological-wellbeing-in-children\/","title":{"rendered":"Psychological wellbeing in children"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Psychological wellbeing in children includes both their mental and their emotional health; it is as important to their development as physical health is. Good psychological wellbeing gives children the best chance to develop into well-rounded, healthy adults who have the coping skills in place to deal with day-to-day life.<\/p>

Neuraxpharm provides natural alternatives to promote psychological wellbeing in children and once your doctor has determined their specific needs, they can advise the product that best adapts to their needs and condition.<\/p>

Find out more about what can affect children\u2019s psychological wellbeing and how we can help them to stay well.<\/p>

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What can affect childhood psychological wellbeing?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Psychological wellbeing is an essential part of children\u2019s overall health. It has a direct relationship with their physical health and their ability to do well at school, in relationships, and in daily life in general.<\/p>

A child\u2019s psychological wellbeing can be influenced by a number of factors, such as their family and school life and the wider environment. Mental health and physical health are closely linked, and issues with one may lead to problems with the other; for example, a child who is experiencing low moods may not go out and play with friends and, in turn, may not get the exercise they need to stay physically fit and healthy.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The main types of issues children experience<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Children can experience a range of mental and emotional wellbeing issues that can manifest as low mood, difficulty concentrating, irritability, poor social skills with friends and family, signs of stress, and high worry levels.<\/p>

These can sometimes be signs of poor mental health, and they can affect a child\u2019s ability to perform well at school and socially, with a generally negative impact on their overall wellbeing and enjoyment of life.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Potential links between physical and mental health in children\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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There are close links between physical and mental health in both children and adults.<\/p>

In particular, research has shown that there may be a link between children\u2019s digestive health and their mental health. Scientists refer to the body having two brains: one in the head and one in the intestine. They both develop from the same kind of tissue at conception, then one part turns into the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord) and the other into the enteric nervous system (the gut). The two are controlled by the same hormones and neurotransmitters; they are connected through the vagus nerve and are in constant communication with each other. This unique connection is known as the \u2018gut\u2013brain axis\u2019.<\/p>

Features of the intestinal microbiota (the microorganisms that live within the human gut) can affect development of the brain, immune system, lungs and growth. An imbalance in gut bacteria has been associated with diseases in children and adults, including autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, asthma and allergies.<\/p>

One of the most important neurotransmitters in the regulation and control of mood is serotonin, often referred to as the \u2018happiness hormone\u2019. The gut produces about 95% of the serotonin in the body, and changes in serotonin levels affect the gut as well as the brain.<\/p>

Thanks to the gut\u2013brain axis, stress is also associated with changes in gut bacteria. This means that people who suffer from stress can be more susceptible to pain, bloating, and other digestive discomfort.<\/p>

When gut bacteria are out of balance, it can have a wide-ranging effect on the health of the body and mind.<\/p>

Some children also experience what is known as \u2018somatic symptom disorder\u2019, in which they feel physical pain or distress that can\u2019t be attributed to any medical disorder but that may be caused by psychological or emotional distress.<\/p>

Whatever the cause, poor physical health can stop children taking part in activities they enjoy or make them feel different to other children, which can affect their overall wellbeing. In turn, low mood may lead to children choosing not to take part in activities that could both improve their physical health and release endorphins, which can improve mood.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Children can develop the same mental health conditions as adults, but their symptoms can be different. Most symptoms relate to persistent changes in a child\u2019s behaviour.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Warning signs that a child may be experiencing poor psychological wellbeing include:<\/p>