In part one of our six-part series on Anxiety in Schools, Stephanie Eken, MD, regional medical director at Rogers Behavioral Health, discusses what anxiety really is, when it becomes a disorder, and what are the different types of anxiety disorders.

Anxiety in Schools

What is anxiety?

Worry, fear, meltdowns, inability to concentrate, refusing to go to school. Students’ outward behavior can often indicate an internal struggle with anxiety. And as the most common emotional disorder affecting kids today, anxiety is having an impact on thousands of classrooms nationwide. But how can you know when students are dealing with anxiety? And what can you do to help? To help you manage anxiety in your students, Rogers provides a comprehensive set of educational tools, helpful articles, anxiety-reducing exercises, and the new “Anxiety in Schools” podcast. In this six-part series, our expert medical staff share ways you can identify at-risk students, practical tips for addressing anxiety in the classroom, and clues for knowing when it’s time to seek professional help. Listen to the podcast and access a library of additional resources below to help your students

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