Heading back to school can be stressful for many children
HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. – As the summer winds down, schools prepare to welcome their students back for the new school year. For most young people, the start of school is an exciting time. It is the opportunity to see their favorite teachers and catch up with friends they haven’t seen as much over the summer.For some students, however, the beginning of school can cause stress, depression and anxiety. According to a 2022 article by Scientific American, a child’s risk of suicide increases on school days as compared to the summer. Psychiatrist Dr. Tyler Black, who works at a prominent children’s hospital, said that one of the main stressors that his patients discuss is school.By using the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s WONDER database to find information on pediat