Important tips: anxiety disorders

[Teachers.Net]

We are proud to offer this first in a series of articles that will be
of interest to educators of every level. Easy reading, important
information...not meant to be a diagnostic tool but a guide. We found
it VERY interesting and informative. Includes comprehensive list of
references.

http://teachers.net/gazette/wordpress/alicia-backus-lcsw-lisa-bundrick-lmsw/anxiety-disorders/

For educators and anyone interested in a concise overview of anxiety
disorders
The Selected Mental Health Disorder Overview - Part 1: Anxiety
Disorders
(generalized anxiety disorder and obsessive-compulisive disorder)
by Alicia Backus, LCSW and Lisa Bundrick, LMSW

Educators appear to be faced with a growing number of students who
have mental health needs. While it is not the educator’s job to
diagnose a student with a mental health diagnosis, it is helpful for
educators to have a general understanding of mental health disorders
and the treatment options available to better understand their
studentss needs.

This series of articles will provide the reader with the key features,
causes, common treatment options and classroom strategies for the
selected mental health disorders. (Coming in subsequent months:
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Oppositional Defiant
Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Bipolar
Disorder and Depression).

Click here to access the one page guide.
http://teachers.net/gazette/wordpress/alicia-backus-lcsw-lisa-bundrick-lmsw/anxiety-disorders/

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