Childhood emotional distress signaled by behavioral changes

During the ‘Setembro Amarelo’ suicide prevention campaign, specialists are highlighting the importance of identifying early signs of emotional distress in children and adolescents. Experts note that children may not explicitly state they are suffering, but instead communicate through behavioral changes.

Key warning signs include persistent irritability, social isolation, changes in sleep patterns, declining school performance, and a loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities. Neuropsychopedagogue Silvia Kelly Bosi emphasizes that while occasional frustration is normal, attention is required when these changes are persistent, intense, and interfere with daily routines, relationships, or physical health.