Managing School Anxiety

Getting Help

The Anxiety Disorders Association of America provides information and checklists for parents to find professional help for their children, or to find a therapist who treats anxiety disorders in your area.

Treatment options
Along with different types of talk and play therapy, the use of medication is one of many treatment options available to manage the symptoms of anxiety disorders. Click here for answers to frequently asked questions about treating anxiety disorders in children with medication.

More Resources

- Children Who Won't Go to School (American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry)

- The Anxious Child (American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry)

- Separation Anxiety in Children and Teens (SchoolBehavior.com)

- Get a Jump on School Anxiety (Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center)

Check out these articles for more information on back to school anxiety.

PLEASE NOTE: The Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA) does not endorse or promote any specific medications or treatments.