Skipping camp, public speaking: How schools have it wrong on kids’ anxiety

Australian school leaders recognize a rise in childhood anxiety, with the average age for first diagnosis now at 11 years old. A program launched by The Anxiety Project, reaching over 50,000 students, aims to teach coping skills and address the cycle of avoidance that limits children's resilience. Experts advocate for a standardized anxiety prevention program involving parents and educators nationwide.

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