Anxious Students - Jonathan Haidt, the author of The Anxious Generation, has spurred conversations on the possible root causes of increased anxiety and depression levels in children and adolescents. This session will provide all members of the educational staff an opportunity to share observations, insight, and strategies to address the increasing numbers of students with high-anxiety and depression in the educational setting. We will share and discuss information presented by Jonathan Haidt. What impact has high-speed internet, smartphones, and social media had on the mental health of children? Is this the root cause of the increase in anxiety and depression in children, especially females? What structural changes can be instituted? What changes can we make in the classroom?
