Understanding Stress and Anxiety for International Schools Online Training

Understanding Stress and Anxiety for International Schools addresses a growing concern in modern education: the rise in mental health challenges among students in international learning environments. Students from multicultural, mobile, and linguistically diverse backgrounds often experience elevated levels of stress and anxiety due to transitions, academic pressure, and identity struggles.

This training provides a step-by-step guide to identifying different types of stress, understanding its risk factors, and developing prevention-focused interventions. It also covers anxiety as a clinical issue—its origins, signs, and potential treatments—with practical insights for creating mental health support systems in international classrooms.

From stress-related nutrition and healthy coping mechanisms to school-based solutions and holistic interventions, this course prepares professionals to handle sensitive psychological issues with care, confidence, and clarity.

Learning Outcomes

1. Understand how stress and anxiety affect international school environments.
2. Identify risk factors contributing to chronic stress in students.
3. Apply evidence-based strategies to manage school-related stress effectively.
4. Recognize early signs and symptoms of anxiety in young learners.
5. Explore treatment approaches and therapeutic options for anxiety disorders.
6. Support students using holistic tools and school-based interventions.

Course Link : Understanding Stress and Anxiety for International Schools Online Training

Course Curriculum

Module 1: Defining Stress

Learn the biological, emotional, and behavioural definitions of stress in education.

Module 2: Risk Factors for Stress

Explore social, academic, cultural, and familial contributors to school-based stress.

Module 3: Stress Management Strategies

Gain practical tools for reducing stress in students and school environments.

Module 4: Nutrition and Stress

Understand how dietary habits impact emotional and physiological stress responses.

Module 5: What Is Anxiety and Stress?

Differentiate between normal stress and clinically diagnosed anxiety conditions.

Module 6: Causes of Anxiety Disorders

Study genetic, psychological, and environmental factors behind anxiety development.

Module 7: Coping with Anxiety

Introduce evidence-based strategies to help students manage anxious feelings.

Module 8: Treatments for Anxiety Disorders

Review therapeutic, behavioural, and pharmacological treatments for school-aged learners.

Module 9: Dealing with Stress and Anxiety in School

Develop and implement school-wide mental health support strategies for prevention and care.

Disclaimer:

This is an online course with pre-recorded lessons. You will get access to the course within 48 hours after your enrolment.