Anxiety has become one of the most common mental Health problems between children and adolescents in Spain. According to recent data, Between 10 % and 20 % of minors have anxiety symptomsaffecting its Emotional well -beingacademic performance and interpersonal relationships. Epidemiological studies indicate that Prevalence of anxiety disorders in children between 9 and 12 years In Spain it is approximately 12 %.
In addition, anxiety is one of the most common problems reported during adolescence, with symptoms that include Excessive self -examinationself -esteem problems and alterations in sleep and food. To help respond to this reality, the Institute of Mental Health and Emooti well -being, in collaboration with the International University of La Rioja (UNIR) and the University of Navarra, has developed a Practical guide for educational centers with the objective of providing teachers and tool guiding for the detection and management of this disorder and, consequently, contributing to improving emotional well -being in classrooms.
Anxiety in the school environment
Anxiety is a natural response from the organism to stress situations, but when it becomes persistent and intense, it interferes with the daily life of the child. In it school scopeanxiety can manifest in the form of excessive fear of speaking in public, extreme nervousness before exams, avoidance of social activities or concentration difficulties in class.
Among the more common signs They can alert teachers:
-- Frequent complaints of somatic pains such as headache or stomach without medical cause.
- Excessive concern for academic performance, even in situations of success.
- Low self -esteem and Recurrent negative thoughts.
- Changes in appetite and sleep.
- Presence of nerve tics or repetitive behaviors.
- Extreme sensitivity to criticism or disproportionate emotional reactions.
Dr. Hilario Blasco-Fontecilla, general director of Emoti and researcher at the International University of La Rioja (UNIR), points out that “anxiety in children and adolescents is not just a problem of nervousness or passenger stress. It is a condition that, if not detected and tried in time, can seriously affect your development Emotional and academic “.
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Andrea Muñoz
“In schools we see more and more cases of students who experience a level of anguish that interferes with their learning and socialization. From Emooti we insist on the importance of teachers and counselors have effective tools to identify these cases and act with strategies based on evidence. It is not that teachers become psychologists, but that they can recognize the alarm signs and provide a safe and comprehensive environment. The guide we have developed is an essential step to provide schools with practical and accessible resources to face this growing challenge, “adds the expert.
