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From the Journals: Impact of the Coronavirus Lockdown on Older Adolescents Engaged in a School-Based Stress Management Program

Social Work Blog

[Note: Below is an excerpt from an article in the most recent issue of the journal Children & Schools , co-published by NASW and Oxford University Press. This article is free to be read on the Oxford University Press website.]. The psychological impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are likely to be significant and sustained.

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Police Contact and Anxiety among Black Young Adults in St. Louis

Social Work Blog

Anxiety disorders are among the most prevalent disorders for Black young adults (ages 18 to 29) in the United States. Additionally, some Black young adults who have had encounters, directly or indirectly, with police may experience “police contact anxiety” (PCA) symptoms either during or in anticipation of future encounters with police.

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Play-Based Learning in Early Childhood Education

CCRC

Through play, children build and strengthen socio-emotional and cognitive skills, according to research from Texas Christian University. They express themselves freely, trying out different behaviors or ideas, without fear or anxiety. Engage with the child with genuine, related communication: Hello, Id like to buy these items.

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Your Comprehensive Guide to Kids and Anxiety

Beautiful Voyager

Photo credit Early support and treatment really does make a difference Anxiety in children has been diagnosed an at increasingly higher rate in the past few years. Age and poverty level affected the likelihood of children receiving treatment for anxiety, depression, or behavior problems. This causes lots of anxiety.

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GuestPost: Surviving a Major Bipolar Depressive Episode and Finding a Purpose in my Life by Becky Rowland

Bipolar Bandit

I had mental illness episodes of extreme anxiety, depression, mania, and psychosis at different times from 1983-1992. I was no longer allowed to take graduate courses at this university. At home, I did coloring in adult coloring books, journaling, reading, and engaged in counseling sessions via telehealth.

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Research: Young Adult Perceptions of Climate Change, Here and Abroad

University of Connecticut

“We hope to learn about the youth’s involvement with climate activism, as well as any anxieties or concerns with climate change broadly. By looking at youth and young adults from varying nationalities, we hope to learn about what motivates or hinders them from being actively engaged in addressing climate change.

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Teen Cutting

Beautiful Voyager

Familiarize yourself with this self-harming behavior so you'll know what to do when your teenager engages in it. Additionally, NSSI is more common in people who suffer from anxiety , depression, or have difficulty regulating their emotions. Why Do Teens Engage In Self-Harm Like Cutting? What Is Teen Cutting?