Early experiences are the foundation of mental health because they shape the structure of the developing brain. Interference with this developmental process can affect a child's ability to learn and relate to others, with lifelong consequences. When life begins, society can improve children's relationships and experiences and put an end to many precious problems, including arrests, homeless and high school.

Important psychological problems can occur and can be done in young children. At a very young age, children can develop neurodevelopmental disorders such as anxiety disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, conduct disorder, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and autism. In other words, young children respond to and process emotional experiences and traumatic events very differently than adults or older children. As a result, diagnosis in childhood can be more difficult than in adults.

The interaction of gender and experience affects children's mental health. Genre is not a destination. Our genes have guidelines for the body to function but can allow the environment to 'sign' or prevent such instructions. The interplay between genetic predisposition and stressful childhood experiences can create an unstable foundation for mental health that persists into adulthood.

Toxic stress can damage the architecture of the brain and increase the likelihood of serious mental health problems soon or years later. Because of their long-term effects on brain development and other organ systems, toxic stress can affect academic preparation, academic performance, and physical and mental health throughout life. Conditions related to family stress, such as persistent poverty, can increase the risk of serious mental health problems. 

Young children who experience repeated abuse or neglect, domestic violence, and parental mental health problems or substance abuse are particularly vulnerable. It's never too late, but the sooner the better. While some individuals display remarkable abilities to cope with serious problems such as early and ongoing abuse, trauma, and emotional damage, young children's ability to psychologically recover from adversity is limited.

Even when a child is removed from traumatic circumstances and placed in a special nursing home, developmental improvement is often accompanied by problems with self-regulation, emotional coordination, interpersonal relationships, and self-concept. When children overcome these burdens, they are usually the beneficiaries of special support from adults. These findings underscore the importance of prevention and early intervention in situations where young children are at serious psychological risk. It is important to address young children's mental health issues in the context of the family, home, and community. 

Young children's emotional well-being is directly related to the work of their caregivers and the families in which they live. If these relationships are abusive, threatening, chronically neglectful, or psychologically harmful, they are strong risk factors for the development of early mental health problems. Conversely, when a relationship is stable, responsive, and supportive, it can protect young children from the negative effects of other stressors. Coping with family stress is necessary to reduce stressors in children.