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Teachers and parents all over the country are noticing an increase in mental health issues, including anxiety, among students. The National Institute of Mental Health estimates a third of adolescents have been or will be seriously affected by anxiety in their lifetimes. And anxiety can have serious effects on academic achievement, class participation, and teens' social lives. It’s also hard on parents who are trying to help their children deal with anxiety.
We asked teachers and parents on Facebook and Twitter to share the strategies they use to effectively deal with anxiety at home and at school. And, as always, there is a lot of wisdom in the MindShift community.
