Long-term activation of the stress response system and too much exposure to cortisol and other stress hormones can disrupt almost all the body's processes. Some health problems that you might be at higher risk of getting due to this are: 

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Digestive problems

• Headaches

• Muscle tension and pain

• Heart disease, heart attack, high blood pressure and stroke

• Sleep problems

• Weight gain

• Problems with memory and focus

"Children who have had four or more adverse experiences are at higher risk for chronic health conditions as an adult" (Buffering Childhood Stress, 2024). 

To learn more about health risks associated with childhood stress visit: https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2024/07/buffering-childhood-stress and https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/stress/art-20046037

The National Library of Medicine describes, "Approximately 35 percent of American children experience stress-related health problems. According to many psychologists, pediatricians and health care providers, experiencing stress in children plays a major role in increasing physical, mental and social problems" (Investigation of Stress Symptoms among Primary School Children, Valizadeh, et al).