Unraveling Anxiety and Anger in Young Individuals: Prioritizing Brain Health in Early Life Stages.

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Georgia Konstantopoulou Martha Toli Maria Skondra Marina Charalampopoulou Panagiotis Felemegkas Panagiotis Alexopoulos Eliza Georgiou

Abstract

Background: This study investigates the influence of anxiety and anger on the brain health of primary school children and how these emotions manifest in daily life. While anxiety and anger are normal emotional responses, chronic experiences can impact both physical and psychological well-being.


Method: The study involved 96 primary school students from Patras, aged between eight and twelve, with younger grades excluded due to comprehension difficulties. Participants completed questionnaires assessing their health, physical activity, mood, and the frequency and intensity of anxiety and anger symptoms. Descriptive statistics were utilized to analyze the data.


Results: Among the participants, 56.25% were girls and 43.75% were boys. Most reported very good (51.04%) or excellent (33.33%) health. High levels of physical activity and substantial energy were common, with 54.17% being very active and 62.50% having a lot of energy. Positive moods predominated, though 57.29% sometimes felt angry and 76.04% rarely felt sadness. Physical symptoms of anxiety, such as stomach pain (51.04%) and tachycardia (40.63%), were prevalent.


Conclusion: The findings underscore the significant presence of anxiety and anger among children, highlighting their impact on physical symptoms and potential implications for brain health. Early intervention and support are essential to manage these emotions constructively. Addressing environmental and social factors that trigger anxiety and anger is crucial for fostering healthy emotional development and maintaining optimal brain health.

Keywords: Anxiety, Anger, Brain Health, Childhood, Emotional Development, Somatic Symptoms

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KONSTANTOPOULOU, Georgia et al. Unraveling Anxiety and Anger in Young Individuals: Prioritizing Brain Health in Early Life Stages.. Medical Research Archives, [S.l.], v. 12, n. 9, sep. 2024. ISSN 2375-1924. Available at: <https://esmed.org/MRA/mra/article/view/5827>. Date accessed: 27 dec. 2024. doi: https://doi.org/10.18103/mra.v12i9.5827.
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