Symptoms of Neglect/Maltreatment may include:

• Disruptive behavior, including aggression toward others
• Changes in mood, including depression and anxiety
• Post-traumatic stress symptoms such as avoidance, hyper-arousal and re-experiencing symptoms (such as nightmares)
• Declining school performance
• Recurrent somatic complaints such as abdominal pain or headaches
• Sleep disturbances Suicidal ideation etc.