The Age
·general
·1 hour ago
Skipping camp, public speaking: How schools have it wrong on kids’ anxiety
Australian school leaders addressed rising childhood anxiety at a summit in February, urging a standardized prevention program. The National Mental Health Commission noted the average age for first diagnosis has fallen to 11, with 81 percent of principals citing anxiety as a significant issue. Experts emphasized that shielding children from stress is worsening the problem, hindering their coping skills.
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