Anxiety: How to Cope with Back-to-school Anxiety
By: Josette DeFranco
The first few weeks before school is back in session have greatly affected children and college students. Believe it or not, back-to-school anxiety is common and a manageable issue. Anxiety can impact a student’s concentration, memory, and ability to be engaged in activities. Also, another area being affected by back-to-school anxiety is social development. School is a main scene for socialization allowing students to build relationships and develop effective communication skills. Managing back-to-school anxiety is great for academic performance. Dealing with anxiety can help prevent social isolation, low self-esteem, and difficulty in forming healthy peer relationships.
There are many ways to make the change much easier and less stressful. Below are a few tips to help manage back-to-school anxiety.
- Practice self-care
- Create a support system
- Focus on the positive
- Rehearse the drop-off
- Visit the school
- Take deep breaths
If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, please contact our psychotherapy offices in New York or New Jersey to talk to one of our licensed professional psychologists, psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, or psychotherapists at Arista Counseling & Psychotherapy. Contact our Paramus, NJ or Manhattan, NY offices respectively, at (201) 368-3700 or (212) 722-1920 to set up an appointment. For more information, please visit https://aristapsychiatrypsychotherapy.com/
Sources:
CounselingRx 