Overview

• Clinics report a seasonal surge at the start of September, with pediatric and adolescent psychology appointments rising by up to 25% according to Top Doctors.
• Specialists note most adjustment symptoms are transient, typically resolving in 10–15 days, and recommend seeking professional help if anxiety is intense, somatic complaints appear, or problems persist.
• A neurophysiologist from Sant Pau highlights biological drivers such as melatonin and cortisol shifts and estimates post‑vacation disorder may affect roughly 40% of the population.
• For children, common triggers include uncertainty about new teachers and classmates, separation anxiety, academic and social pressure, and growing risks from early‑age cyberbullying detected from around 8 years.
• Experts advise gradual readjustment of sleep schedules, limiting screens, visiting the school, involving children in preparations, modeling calm because parental anxiety is contagious, and planning a screen detox that can take 10–12 days.