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18 Out of 100 People

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, anxiety disorders such as PTSD, panic attacks, phobias, and general anxiety disorder affect 18% of people in the U.S. each year, making them the most common mental health problems.

Anxiety becomes an anxiety disorder when overwhelming fear and worry prevent you from being able to live a normal life. Anxiety disorders can affect anyone and may begin at any age.

People with anxiety disorders are unable to control their own disturbing thoughts. They may start to avoid everyday situations that they fear will trigger more stress.

Anyone in Ventura County who has a question about mental health should seek help immediately, the same way you would ask for help when we have any other health question. If ignored and untreated, extreme anxiety can prevent you from being able to participate in daily life.

Worrying, Anxiety and When It’s Too Much

Everyone experiences worry in some way during daily life. You may feel understandably anxious as a reaction to ordinary urgent situations, for example, if you are running late for work. However, you may also feel anxious when you are worrying about something that may or may not happen, a threat that only exists in your imagination.

Newcomer is often used as an umbrella term for students born outside the United States who have recently arrived and are new to the country. Newcomer students add a rich diverse heritage of multilingualism and culture to the classroom, imparting unique knowledge that strengthens the learning environment.

Newcomer students often include English learners and may also include, but not be limited to:

  • Asylees
  • Refugees
  • Unaccompanied youth
  • Undocumented youth
  • Migratory students
  • Students who may have experienced Limited and/or Interrupted Formal Education (SLIFE)
  • and other immigrant children and youth

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Grief and Emotions When Moving Somewhere New

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Increasing Confidence When Speaking English

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As newcomer students enter a new education system, they may respond differently to new academic, language, and social-emotional experiences. It is vital to acknowledge the strengths and abilities newcomer students bring, as well as recognize and assist as they navigate challenges.

Learn more by visiting: Newcomer Students - Multilingual Learners (CA Dept of Education)

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