Anxiety And Its Effects On Children - 1501 Words

ABSTRACT Anxiety is problematic in schools and affects children in the classroom. Anxiety is a feeling that makes them feel they are in danger even when there is not a threat. The anxious children may have an uneasy, persistent feeling about situations which can result in catastrophic thinking. Statistics show that â€Å"One in eight children suffer from some form of anxiety disorder† (Minahan, 2012) and it is very common. Depending on the form of anxiety, whether it being, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder the students behavior can vary depending on which disorder they have. It is very crucial for teachers to understand and recognize the signs these children show so that the†¦show more content†¦Some teachers may mistake anxiety behaviors with oppositional behaviors which needs to be differentiated. Statistics show that one out of every 8 student have or will have some form of an anxiety disorder (Minahan, 2012) s o teachers have to be aware. Anxiety is Problematic in the Classroom Anxiety poses many problems in school age children varying from student to student. Some students will want things to be perfect or may ask for constant reassurance on what they are doing in the class. The child may be overly behaved coming off in bossy way. Some children suffering from these disorders may have a difficultly joining in with their peers resulting in poor participation. Other students can often sense other children s anxious feelings which cause them to avoid the anxious child. It is also seen in children with anxiety that they have limited friendships or age-inappropriate peer groups in which they associate themselves with. (Gamble, N.A.) Some students have anger outbursts which can consist of throwing items like a book or pencils. The anxious child may yell and scream when feeling overwhelmed with emotions. Children with anxiety may get up and leave the classroom without informing anyone and show emotional instability. Anxiety impacts a students working memory making it difficult to learn and retain information. The student may demonstrate over reactivity to a situation, having intense emotional responses and impulsivity. (Minahan, 2012) It is