Anxiety & Young People | Hawthorne Secondary College

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Georgina Manning

Director of 'Wellbeing for Kids', Georgina has many years experience working in schools supporting children and parents, to reach effective social and emotional outcomes. A national speaker for wellbeing, Georgina regularly presents seminars for parents and school staff.

Dr Jodi Richardson

Jodi is a highly respected Australian mental health educator, speaker, and bestselling author, celebrated for her accessible, evidence-based approach to anxiety and wellbeing. She experienced anxiety since early childhood, yet received a diagnosis only in adulthood.

Michael Hawton

Psychologist and former teacher with over 30 years of experience of supporting young people and families. He is the founder of Parentshop, a leading Australian education hub offering evidence-based training and resources.

Prof. Pat McGorry

Pat McGorry is a psychiatrist known world-wide for his development and scaling up of early intervention and youth mental health services and for mental health innovation, advocacy and reform. He is Professor of Youth Mental Health at the University of Melbourne and Executive Director of Orygen.

Prof Ian Hickie AO

An internationally acclaimed psychiatrist and research leader, Ian is renowned for his work in youth mental health. He is Co‑Director of Health and Policy at the Brain & Mind Centre, where he leads pioneering work in mental health research and policy integration.

Dr Elizabeth Scott

Headspace

Liz is a Senior Clinician at Headspace located at the University of Sydney. She is also Director at the Young Mental Health Unit at St Vincent’s Private Hospital, Sydney.

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Introduction

Anxiety is a natural and expected part of growing up. It helps young people navigate new experiences, challenges, and transitions. However, for many children and adolescents today, anxiety can become intense, persistent and disruptive. Factors such as academic pressures, social expectations, family dynamics and the constant presence of digital media can all contribute to heightened stress and worry. When left unrecognised or unsupported, anxiety can begin to affect a young person's wellbeing, learning, relationships and overall confidence. That's why it's essential for adult carers to understand how anxiety may present in their children. Everyone experiences anxiety differently, and there's no one-size-fits-all response. With greater awareness and the right support, families can help young people build the skills to manage anxiety effectively, fostering resilience, self-awareness and emotional wellbeing for life.

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"Anxiety is a normal and healthy response to stress. However, when it becomes overwhelming and persistent, it can interfere with a child's daily life. To tackle this problem, it's essential to understand what anxiety is."

Overview of this edition

Helen McFarlane

Jenny Bloggs

Rob Leishman

James Wilson

Jennelle Young

The specialists for this edition

Interviews with the leading specialists

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Anxiety & Young People Poll

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What is anxiety and when is it a disorder?

Causes and treatment of anxiety disorders

Anxiety – there's an app for that

Fact Sheets

Transitions in Learning Communities

Understanding and Coping with Anxiety - NHS Oxford Health

Guided Self-Management tools for Anxiety

Emerging Minds

Anxiety and Young People

What is Anxiety?

Responding to Reassurance Seeking (Information for Carers)

Anxiety in Children

Headspace - Anxiety

Supporting children and young people experiencing anxiety

Lifeline - Anxiety

Beyond Blue's Guide to Anxiety

When Anxiety is a Problem: Signs and Symptoms

Use of Medications

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