Maryland students often have back-to-school stress. There are coping options.

Violin students at Abbottston Elementary School in Baltimore. Photo credit: Bri Hatch/WYPR.

It’s back-to-school time and that means some children may be feeling anxiety about the upcoming year.

There are many factors that cause back-to-school anxiety, including time away from parents, school stressors and worries about new environments.

According to the American Psychological Association, 75% of high school and middle school students report school stress.

Read more at WYPR.

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