Anxiety And School Children Essay, Research Paper

The reasons for kids to drop out of school have been related

to anxiety. More than 10.9% were intimidated by their

teachers or peers, 16.9% were scared to speak in front of

the class, and 22% said that they felt anxious and/or

nervous at school.

A study conducted by McCaster University found that

more than half of adult panic disorder patients dropped out

of school before graduating. “It’s an issue of

underachievement and missed opportunities. These people have

potential, but because of their anxiety disorder, which we

know starts in their teens, they’re not continuing on in

school.” (Dr. Michael Van Ameringen, Internet)

Dr. Ameringen’s research group has examined selective

serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), including paroxetine

and fluoxetine, as feasible choices for therapies. In a

more recent study, it was found that during a 12 week trial

of 18 patients, paroxetine displayed a 83.3% active rate.

Depression, social anxiety, and social functioning all

lessened with persons taking the drug.

I loved this article! I do not exactly know why it was

interesting, but it was to me. I like writings that affect

my peers. The paper lets me know what goes on with other

people my age.