Left-behind children refer to children who stay in their place of origin for a long time and are cared for by other relatives or grandparents due to reasons such as their parents going out to work. This particular family status may make left-behind children more susceptible to a number of mental illnesses, including:
1.Separation anxiety: Left-behind children may experience separation anxiety due to prolonged separation from their parents, which manifests as intense uneasiness and worry about being separated from their parents.
2.Depression: Chronic lack of family warmth and parental companionship can lead to loneliness and depression in left-behind children, increasing the risk of depression.
3.Academic problems: Lacking family support and supervision, left-behind children may face academic problems, which are manifested in declining academic Xi performance and academic regression.
4.Social problems: Lack of communication opportunities with parents may make it difficult for left-behind children to establish healthy social relationships, leading to social problems.
5.Adjustment disorder: Due to changes in environment and family instability, left-behind children may experience adjustment disorder, which manifests as mood swings and behavioral problems.
6.Self-esteem problems: Without parental encouragement and love, left-behind children may face self-esteem problems and feel that they are not valued or deserved care.
7.Mental health problems: Prolonged family separation may make left-behind children more susceptible to mental health problems such as anxiety and depression.
In order to help left-behind children better adapt, society and families need to provide more support and attention, including mental health services, academic counseling, social activities, etc. Strengthening communication between parents and left-behind children and establishing parent-child relationships are also important interventions.