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Topic |
Mental Health |
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Program Summary |
This film explores social anxiety disorder, a condition in which teens feel extreme, unreasonable anxiety about being judged harshly by others, or about behaving in a way that might cause them embarrassment. A family who has lived through the problem, as well as two experts, show how to recognize and treat anxiety disorder in children. |
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Length |
13 minutes |
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Recommended Age |
Grades 10+; Parent/Adult |
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Publication Date |
2008 |
| Teen Reviewer Comments | It is important for children who suffer from extreme anxiety and their parents to understand that they have a treatable condition. This film shows that and how it can be treated. NOTE: This DVD was not high-ranked among the teen reviewers, due largely to its target adult audience. It is in the collection due to it's helpful suggestions for parents/adults. |
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Risk Factors Addressed |
Constitutional factors. |
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Protective Factors Addressed |
Cognitive problem-solving skills and communication skills. |
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Library Location |
Kinderhook |