School anxiety can look different for different people and different age groups. Here's all about school anxiety and how to help your kid.

Sometimes school anxiety is easy to identify — like when a child is feeling nervous before a test at school. Other times anxiety in the classroom can look like something else entirely — an upset stomach, disruptive or angry behavior, ADHD, or even a learning disorder.

Discover valuable AAP resources for supporting students with anxiety in school. Explore effective interventions, coping strategies, and educator resources to create an anxiety-aware and stress-free learning environment. Access AAP guidelines for promoting mental well-being and preventing anxiety in students.

We'll look at common causes, symptoms, and how to cope with school anxiety, both for children and adults going back to school.

School anxiety affects students of all ages, manifesting as an excessive fear of school and the activities associated with it. Learn more.