American Association for the Advancement of Science
Aaas: Eurek Alert!: Emotional Distress Leads Children to Doubt
Being in emotional distress can cause children to doubt themselves, according to this article. When children lack support they often find themselves frustrated and depressed. Learn more about this trend on this site.
Committee for Children
Second Step: Grade 2: Lesson 14: Managing Anxious Feelings
This Second Step lesson plan resource is for second grade parents. This resource accompanies Lesson 14: Managing Anxious Feelings.
Committee for Children
Second Step: Grade 2: Lesson 14: Managing Anxious Feelings
This lesson plan from Second Step will help students learn how to manage anxious feelings.
American Psychological Association
Apa: Answers to Your Questions About Panic Disorders
This page is from a brochure addressing the causes, symptoms, and treatment of panic disorders. Very comprehensive.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Por Que Soy Tan Timido?
In this article read about shyness and how to overcome this problem. The resource contains links to similar sites as well. In Spanish.
Mental Health America
Mental Health America: Phobias
An overview of phobias. This resource lists types of phobias, and discusses treatment options (behavioral therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy).
Curated OER
Kids Health: Going Back to School
Kids Health offers tips and words of encouragement for kids going back to school, especially those who are shy. Click on "Feelings" for lots of ideas on learning to deal with a variety of emotions and situations relating to school and...
PBS
Pbs: Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: Activity: Going Away and Coming Back
This activity from The Fred Rogers' Company uses imaginative play to help children express their feelings about when adults have to go away, and develop a sense of trust that grownups will come back.
University of California
The History Project: New Harmony an Experimental, Cooperative Community
The 1820s were a crucial period in our history. Much of the foundation of our modern industrial society was laid during this time. It was an era of optimism and prosperity, but also of social tensions and anxieties. The economy expanded...
New York Times
New York Times: Health Guide: Phobia
[Free Registration/Login Required] One-page overview of the causes, symptoms, and treatment of simple, specific phobias.