Anxiety is the invisible disorder among kids: ‘I was suffering every day in school’

Singaporean youth miss 24 days of school a year on average because of depression and anxiety symptoms. PHOTO: ST FILE
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SINGAPORE – When Hannah was in lower primary school, she began feeling anxious all the time. She was overwhelmed by the marked change to her usual routine as well as the new environment and classmates.

While her peers eventually adjusted and adapted, every day was a struggle for her.

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