7 mental health warning signs to look out for in your children during the coronavirus pandemic, according to experts

"If they're usually very social, now not wanting to speak to their friends or come out of their room. They may seem distracted or quieter than usual or combative and argumentative," said Baghdassarian.

Gross added, "Isolation can be separation from engagement, unwillingness to participate in family events and staying in one's room and not playing with others."

Of course, all our social interactions are limited, as we're confined to our homes. But many experts mentioned that trying to get your kids to interact virtually with their friends and family is a must.

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Dr. Nekeshia Hammond called "eating too little or too much" one of the red flags that parents should watch out for.

Healthline provided some suggestions to help encourage kids to eat, like limiting mealtime distractions, serving appropriate portions, eliminating mealtime stress, reducing snacks, and involving your children in meal preparation.

A marked increase in apparent boredom can be a sign of larger issues, according to experts.

"Boredom can be a symptom of depression, so take it seriously. It could mean your child needs more activities, or it could mean something else is going on," Tammy Baghdassarian, executive director of Keystone Treatment, told Insider.

Dr. Ajita Robinson, a therapist, identified "difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, and sleep quality" as potential red flags. "We are seeing youth and adults struggle with disrupted sleep schedules and quality of sleep," she said.

Michelle Nietert, a licensed professional counselor, added, "If they aren't getting sleep one night, that happens. If they are losing hours of sleep nightly, it's time to reach out for help."

Multiple experts mentioned regression as a potential warning sign. "Feeling scared is reflected in a child's anxiety, such as hiding under the covers or regressing to behavior from a younger age, like bed-wetting," Dr. Lieberman told Insider.

Therapist Kelly Oriard added, "Stress can cause regression in kids, it is to be expected (i.e., sleep regression, potty training, behavioral tantrums, food intake)."

She suggests "allowing and just supporting unless the regression takes a turn and becomes more extreme."

While this might sound vague, try to be aware of anything out of the ordinary.

"Some signs to look for in young children can be as subtle as them being more quiet or withdrawn than usual or in-your-face signs such as a marked increase in tantrums or defiance," licensed mental health counselor Jennifer Daffon told Insider.

"Parents may see their kids experiencing low frustration tolerance, increased conflict with siblings, and bigger mood swings. Pushing back when it comes to completing academic activities is also common as some kids aren't comfortable with distant learning and having parents assume a role that's been reserved for school."

"You may find children have a very short attention span for things which may normally have been mitigated for by their schooling environment that offers more stimulation," Shae Vian, a registered psychologist and founder of Learndojo, told Insider. "They may struggle to focus or stick to tasks, often abandoning it or displaying signs they are unable to listen or carry out instructions."

Dr. Carole Lieberman, a psychiatrist, added, "Try to get your child to express their feelings, and to ask you questions that may be bothering them. Get them involved in arts and crafts, playing board games or dancing as a family, for example."