Citation

Campbell MA. Aust. J. Guid. Couns. 2003; 13(1): 47-62.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2003, Australian Guidance and Counsellors Association, Publisher Australian Academic Press)

DOI

10.1017/S1037291100004738

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This paper explores a whole school approach to the prevention and intervention for anxiety disorders in children and adolescents. Anxiety disorders are the most prevalent psychopathology in childhood and adolescence. In addition to having serious consequences for academic, social and family life, anxiety has also been shown to be a precursor to depression, substance abuse and eating disorders. School counsellors are well placed to identify students with anxiety disorders, instigate prevention programs and treat or refer anxious students. Prevention and early intervention for anxiety disorders needs to be coordinated and integrated into the regular curriculum as well as into the life of the classroom and the school. Barriers to schools working well in this area are identified and discussed.

Language: en