Patient's question:
My child is in his first year of high school and has been thinking about many things. He feels upset when bad things happen again, which interferes with his practice. I took him to consult the school psychologist, but it only added more psychological pressure to him. The school psychologist wrote a note at the time, saying it was for the school's records. I didn't want to hurt my child, so I didn't let the psychologist keep it. But these past few days, my child has been uneasy. He's upset that the psychologist deleted a copy and can't let it go. He feels he has a lot of psychological pressure and even said he regrets consulting the school psychologist. I called the school psychologist again, and the doctor said nothing was deleted and nothing was kept. But my child doesn’t believe it. How can I help him move past this?Doctor's answer:
A 15-year-old boy exhibits relatively obvious signs of anxiety. It is recommended to seek professional psychological counseling, appropriately reducing the child's suggestions on certain aspects, while engaging in equal communication with the child without a condescending attitude. Listen more to the child's thoughts, and strive to provide recognition and encouragement. The child himself should also actively adjust his emotions, practice various emotional management techniques, and develop relaxation methods for high-anxiety states. The key is to identify the root cause of negative emotions (anxiety), make targeted changes to correct erroneous worldviews, and alleviate real-life stress or conflicts.