No matter how many years of school they have under their belt, back-to-school season can be a major stressor for a child or teen. Parents may (understandably) be seeking strategies to help manage back-to-school anxiety as families transition from the typically more relaxed summer to the faster paced, higher-expectation routines and structure of the school year.
Brigette Kuykendall, Senior Education Specialist at Compass Health Center – Brookfield, recently joined TMJ4 News’ The Morning Blend to discuss the drivers behind school avoidance, coping strategies for children and teens, and how Compass supports families navigating this challenge through in-person and virtual care.
The interview also explores somatic symptoms that may arise during the start of the school year, how parents can partner with schools to make weekdays go more smoothly, and when to consider a higher level of care, like Partial Hospitalization (PHP) or Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs. Learn more about Compass Health Center’s School Anxiety & Refusal program here.
Continue reading to learn more and watch the full interview.
Watch the segment here.
About Compass Health Center:
Compass Health Center provides immediate access to comprehensive, specialized mental health services, empowering individuals and families to receive the care they need when they need it. Children, adolescents, young adults, and adults can schedule a mental health assessment within 24 hours after the first phone call and begin treatment as soon as the next day. Our age-based approach to mental health treatment centers on three core principles: immediate access, evidence-based, data-informed care, and specialization in areas such as trauma, OCD, school refusal, anxiety, depression, and other co-occurring mental health.
