Pandemic & Anxiety in the Classroom
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In this episode we scratch the surfaces of anxiety disorder that is a leading cause for both students and teachers dealing with some form of depression. We linked an article below to assist our listeners on how to recognize this form of disorder.
According to the National Institutes of Health, nearly 1 in 3 of all adolescents ages 13 to 18 will experience an anxiety disorder. These numbers have been rising steadily; between 2007 and 2012, anxiety disorders in children and teens went up to 20%
These stats combined with the rate of hospital admissions for suicidal teenagers also doubling over the past decade leaves us with many concerning questions.
Lastly, the pandemic did not make any of these issues better.
Article 1 To assist educators, administrators and school staff.
Article 2 Ways to help