Signs that a teen is worried about going back to school include this phrase.
Depending on which student you talk to, back-to-school season may be a welcome shift back into a familiar routine with friends, an anxiety-provoking transition that raises fears about classwork, bullies, and school violence, or a complex combination of both. While back-to-school jitters are normal, intense fear or refusal to return are signals that your child needs additional emotional support. One unexpected sign of this struggle could be offhand remarks about a “back-to-school necklace,” or internet searches and social media posts related to the term.
In some cases, a teen might be referencing despair or suicidal feelings about returning to school, similar to a meme that pairs the phrase “back-to-school necklace” with suicidal behavior.
Do you know of any child who might be suffering from this disorder?
