What classroom practices could teachers use to support children with anxiety? A Delphi study

Abstract

Objective Anxiety is a common mental health difficulty among children, with the potential to impact learning and social experiences. Primary school teachers play a crucial role in supporting anxious students, but research suggests that they may feel unprepared for this role. This study aimed to use the Delphi method to determine the most important practices for inclusion in a toolkit for primary school teachers working with children with anxiety in mainstream classrooms in Australia. Methods A three-round Delphi study was conducted with primary school teachers, mental health professionals, and parents with lived experience of raising children with anxiety. 42 participants rated practices, de..