From pets to 'recess': High school stress relief
Stressed Students
In this Jan. 14, 2013 photo, a student pets Junie, the school's "therapy dog," at Prospect High School in Mt. Prospect, Ill. Stress, anxiety and panic attacks are on the rise at many U.S. high schools, due to heightened academic expectations and troubles at home made worse by the shaky economy. So some schools are trying unconventional methods, such as therapy dogs, to help students cope. (AP Photo/Martha Irvine)
Stressed Students
In this Jan. 14, 2013 photo, Douglas Berg, a social worker at Prospect High School, left, and guidance counselor Lynn Thornton stand in the school's office with Junie, a "therapy dog," at the school in Mt. Prospect, Ill. Stress, anxiety and panic attacks are on the rise at many U.S. high schools, due to heightened academic expectations and troubles at home made worse by the shaky economy. So some schools are trying unconventional methods, such as therapy dogs, to help students cope. (AP Photo/Martha Irvine)
Stressed Students
In this Jan. 14, 2013 photo, Douglas Berg, a social worker at Prospect High School, watches as a student pets Junie, the school's "therapy dog," at the Mt. Prospect, Ill. school. Stress, anxiety and panic attacks are on the rise at many U.S. high schools, due to heightened academic expectations and troubles at home made worse by the shaky economy. So some schools are trying unconventional methods, such as therapy dogs, to help students cope. (AP Photo/Martha Irvine)
Stressed Students
In this Jan. 14, 2013 photo, Junie, a "therapy dog" at Prospect High School, sits in a classroom at the school in Mt. Prospect, Ill. The 18-month-old golden retriever is one way this school is trying to help students cope with a rise in stress, anxiety and panic attacks. Many say these issues are a problem in schools across the country. (AP Photo/Martha Irvine)
Stressed Students
In this Jan. 14, 2013 photo, Junie, a "therapy dog" at Prospect High School, lies on the floor in a classroom in Mt. Prospect, Ill. The 18-month-old golden retriever is one way this school is trying to help students cope with a rise in stress, anxiety and panic attacks. Many say these issues are a problem in schools across the country. (AP Photo/Martha Irvine)
Stressed Students
In this Jan. 18, 2013 photo, Chanhassen High School students relax during their 20-minute "recess" in the commons area Jan. 18, 2013 in Chanhassen, Minn. Chanhassen is among a small but growing number of schools that has homework-free nights scattered throughout the school year along with the "recess" breaks two days a week where students chat, catch up on homework, rest, play games like hackie sack or grab a snack. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Stressed Students
In this Jan. 18, 2013 photo, Chanhassen High School students relax during a 20-minute "recess" in the commons area during a stress break Jan. 18, 2013 in Chanhassen, Minn. Chanhassen is among a small but growing number of schools that has homework-free nights scattered throughout the school year along with the "recess" breaks two days a week where students chat, catch up on homework, rest, play games like hackie sack or grab a snack. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Stressed Students
In this Jan. 18, 2013 photo, Chanhassen High School students play a game of hackie sack relax during their 20-minute "recess" in the school's theater Jan. 18, 2013 in Chanhassen, Minn. Chanhassen is among a small but growing number of schools that has homework-free nights scattered throughout the school year along with the "recess" breaks two days a week where students chat, catch up on homework, rest, play games like hackie sack or grab a snack. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Stressed Students
In this Jan. 18, 2013 photo, Chanhassen High School students relax during a 20-minute "recess" in the cafeteria commons area during a stress break Jan. 18, 2013 in Chanhassen, Minn. Chanhassen is among a small but growing number of schools that has homework-free nights scattered throughout the school year along with the "recess" breaks two days a week where students chat, catch up on homework, rest, play games like hackie sack or grab a snack. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
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soricobob posted at 6:29 am on Sun, Feb 3, 2013.
My money is on the dog, as the best stress reliever!