Information and Resources
Anxiety/School Avoidance
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School Refusal Calls for Quick Action
Tips for early intervention and how to overcome school refusal.
School Anxiety and Refusal
A presentation about school refusal by Patrick McGrath and Jackie Rhew of Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital. School refusal is a symptom of anxiety, and requires therapy and support.
Tips for Managing Anxiety During Transition
Tips for managing anxiety and promoting wellbeing during periods of change and transition.
Somatic Abdominal Pain
Debilitating stomach pain could be caused by depression or anxiety.
How to help your child manage anxiety
Anxiety is linked to depression, eating disorders, school refusal, and somatic pain. The key, according to Oak Park therapist Lisa Lowry, LCSW, is to face and manage difficult emotions.