The new school year impacts students mental health, what counselors are seeing, and what parents can do to help their children adjust. National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) says anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health conditions among children and adolescents. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported that mental health challenges among young people remain a major concern, with many students experiencing persistent feelings of sadness, anxiety, or stress. Nancy Mazmanian, Marriage & Family Therapist, From Hope & Healing Community Support said big transition's can make anxiety grow. Coachella Valley Unified School District, counselor Karina Vegas says changes like new classrooms and routines can bring anxious feelings for students"there's a big difference between having anxiety and being anxious.