A tough article to read. A serious problem increasing in prevalence.
Perhaps the most useful part of the article is getting kids to write down their 3 biggest fears, and composing answers to talk down their fears with a "strong and powerful response" that counteracts them.
There seems to be a big emphasis on "exposure therapy" getting kids to face their specific fears. And they elucidate the dilemma that it's hard to know when it's worth pushing hard versus giving in to a specific anxiety situation.
Why Are More American Teenagers Than Ever Suffering From Severe Anxiety? https://nyti.ms/2kGzOOr
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