Children returning to school can learn to navigate the process

Connor Pearce
October 21 2021 - 1:00pm
Dr Michael Carr-Gregg suggests restarting after lockdown could be akin to starting at a new school. Image: Supplied
Dr Michael Carr-Gregg suggests restarting after lockdown could be akin to starting at a new school. Image: Supplied

For many Australian school children, anxiety is a common part of life. In a survey of over 6000 Australian families, 6.9 per cent of students between four and 17 had a diagnosed anxiety disorder, with anxiety the most common disorder for girls.

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Connor Pearce

Connor Pearce

Journalist at Illawarra Mercury

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