District 196 Community Education

Under Pressure: Confronting the Epidemic of Stress and Anxiety in Girls

DGC-UP-005

CRN  EDUX  

1.5 quarter credit through District 196 or a 1 semester credit co-sponsored by Concordia University and District 196

Though anxiety has risen among teens and young adults overall in the last 10 years, studies confirm that it has skyrocketed in girls. Research finds that the number of girls who said that they often felt nervous, worried, or fearful jumped 55 percent from 2009 to 2014 while the comparable number for adolescent boys has remained unchanged. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health concern in the United States. Over 40 million adults in the U.S. (19.1%) have an anxiety disorder. Meanwhile, approximately 7% of children aged 3-17 experience issues with anxiety each year. Most people develop symptoms before age 21.-NAMI, 2022. Parents and educators are seeking tools to assist our female students when they are with us during their academic day. This course will utilize the book, Under Pressure: Confronting the Epidemic of Stress and Anxiety in Girls to understand the impacts of isolation and social anxiety, the importance of peers, social identity, connections, cognition, caring, cooperating, collaborating, and belonging.

Coursework can be completed at your own pace between May 6-June 26.

* District graduate quarter credits can be used for movement on the salary schedule but generally will not transfer from district to district. If you decide to drop the course, you must do so by May 5th for a refund.

For an additional $175.00 fee an individual may obtain 1 semester graduate credit from Concordia University. Tuition is due and payable in full by the first class session. Course approval forms need to be completed. Courses may be used for renewal units. 

** Individuals at MA+60 may audit any courses for $28.15 per quarter credit. Individuals “auditing” classes are expected to complete class assignments.