As a School Counselor, one of the most common topics I am consulted on by teachers, administrators, and parents is anxiety.  Anxiety disorders are the most common and pervasive mental disorder affecting children and adults in the United States.  According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, anxiety impacts 1 in every 8 children.  With rates this high, it’s important for any adult living or working with young people to have a basic understanding of this health issue.

Please check out this post from Psychology Today, where I respond to eight of the questions I am most frequently asked about anxiety in young people:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/passive-aggressive-diaries/201807/answers-faqs-about-anxiety-in-children-and-adolescents