How to Cope with Back to School Stress and Anxiety

We're now on Instagram! Follow us @NIMHgov MENTAL HEALTH INFORMATION Ask NIMH about stress and anxiety on August 11 Going back to school can be stressful, especially with the added uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. NIMH is hosting a Q&A on its Instagram story for parents, educators, and teens on August 11 at 1 p.m. ET. During this event, you will be able to ask Krystal Lewis, Ph.D., a licensed clinical psychologist at NIMH, questions you have about stress or anxiety in children and adolescents, as well as how to cope.  Learn how to participate Feeling overwhelmed? Read this fact sheet to learn whether it's stress or anxiety, and what you can do to cope. Print this free coloring and activity book for kids! Looking for free, educational activities to help keep your child busy and learning while at home? This printable coloring and activity book for children ages 8-12 features exciting facts about the human brain and mental health. Additional Resources on Back to School and Mental Health Visit NIMH's education and awareness pages on anxiety disorders and child and adolescent mental health, as well as NIMH's health topic pages on anxiety disorders and child and adolescent mental health.

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