Hello, I would like to ask for some advice. My son has been quite introverted since childhood, but his academic performance is still quite good.
Disease description:
My son is 10 years old this year. He has been introverted since childhood, not very talkative, but he has always performed well academically and maintained excellent grades. However, recently I have noticed that he interacts less and less with classmates at school and seems to be becoming more withdrawn. I am concerned that his introverted personality may affect his social skills and mental health.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhou Xiaofeng
Adolescence is a critical stage for physical and psychological development. Issues such as academic pressure, interpersonal relationships, and social adaptation can all become factors that trigger anxiety and depression. Introverted children often tend to suppress their emotions internally and find it difficult to express them outwardly, which may lead to gradual accumulation of emotional problems and eventually manifest as symptoms of anxiety or depression. Emotional changes might be a signal that a child is experiencing psychological distress.
It is recommended to engage in in-depth communication with the child to understand his inner thoughts and feelings, and encourage him to express his needs and confusions. Secondly, you can gradually guide him to participate in some social activities, such as school clubs or extracurricular interest classes, helping him gradually find joy and build confidence through interpersonal interactions.
