10 Ways to Support & Help Students with Anxiety in School
By Gigi Ward
Anxiety disorders affect millions of children each year, ranging from children experiencing panic attacks to disorders such as “school refusal” anxiety.
According to recent statistics, 31.9% of adolescents, aged 13-18 in the US currently struggles with anxiety, around 7% of Australian children experiencing some type of anxiety disorder, 4.4% of 11-16 years old in the UK also having some kind of anxiety disorder, which is why it is imperative to tackle early signs and symptoms of anxiety in schoolchildren.
As a teacher, understanding children who experience anxiety in school while providing support and helping them to manage feelings of fear and panic are essential.
Common Causes of Anxiety in Schoolchildren
Children experience anxiety for a variety of reasons, often stemming from change, the fear of failure, or the fear of being unable to connect with their peers. Because each child is likely to experience anxiety for CONTINUE READING: 10 Ways to Support & Help Students with Anxiety in School - Teacher Habits