backtoschoolaphobia

Fear or anxiety specifically related to the idea of going back to school.

Fear of going back to school

Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
6/10
Exposure Risk
7/10

common triggers

End of holidays Academic pressure Social anxiety

coping strategies

Mindfulness techniques
Positive self-talk
Gradual exposure to school-related situations

risk factors

  • • Past traumatic experiences at school
  • • Social anxiety
  • • Perfectionism

Scientific Classification

Specific phobia

Historical Context

May have roots in past negative school experiences or fear of the unknown.

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