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Children and Disasters - Part V Common Feelings and Behaviors Children and adults express signs and symptoms to stressful events along four dimensions: cognitive, emotional, physical, and behavioral. Common reactions expressed by children along each of these dimensions include the following: Cognitive Trouble concentrating Preoccupation with the event Recurring dreams or nightmares Questioning spiritual beliefs Inability to process the significance of the event Emotional Depression or sadness Irritability, anger, resentfulness Despair, hopelessness, feelings of guilt Phobias, health concerns Anxiety or fearfulness Behavioral Isolation from others Increased conflicts with family Sleep problems Avoiding reminders Crying easily Change in appetite Social withdrawal Talking repeatedly about the event Refusal to go to school Arguments with family and friends Repetitive play Physical Exacerbation of medical problems Headaches Fatigue Physical complaints with no physical cause | Previous | Copyright © The Center for Mental Health Services. The information on this website is provided as a courtesy to My ParenTime's Family Community visitors, and is for educational purposes only. Reprinted with permission.

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