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Virginia Educators Working to Ease Anxiety
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Levels of Teen anxiety and depression are rising, and two teachers help students cope
Anxiety and depression in teens increased during the pandemic. One recent survey found more than 1 in 3 high school students experienced persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness. Two Virginia educators are trying different methods to help students better manage their anxiety.
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Virginia Educators Working to Ease Anxiety
Clip: Season 1 Episode 18 | 4m 16sVideo has Closed Captions
Anxiety and depression in teens increased during the pandemic. One recent survey found more than 1 in 3 high school students experienced persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness. Two Virginia educators are trying different methods to help students better manage their anxiety.
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