Survey reveals that American kids are skipping school due to anxiety and exhaustion
Key reasons for school absence include anxiety, physical symptoms linked to mental health, exhaustion, learning differences, bullying, and concerns about school safety, including gun violence.
Since the pandemic, the number of children missing 10 percent or more of school days has almost doubled, affecting over 14 million students in 2021-2022.
Experts note that school avoidance, experienced by up to 28 percent of children, is often a symptom of underlying mental health disorders like anxiety or depression.
Psychologists advise that allowing children to avoid school due to anxiety can exacerbate the issue, recommending interventions such as talk therapy, medication, and parent-teacher collaboration.
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