Connections between anxiety in adolescents and the New High School Education.
Anxiety; Adolescence; New High School; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
The new high school curriculum comprises a common part (Basic General Education) and a flexible part (Formative Itineraries). It is expected that students will be able to delve into one or more areas of knowledge and/or technical and professional training, according to their interest and the capacity of the network/school to offer. However, so many changes in the curriculum may contribute to increased anxiety among students. This study aims to conduct a literature review on publications regarding the implementation of the New High School in various regions of the country and discuss how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy can be useful in treating anxiety among adolescents. In the literature review, articles found with systematically chosen pre-defined keywords and inclusion and exclusion criteria will be analyzed. This dissertation is organized in the form of two articles that aim to answer the research objectives. The results point to challenges in the implementation of the New High School, such as misinterpretation of curricular guidelines, low student adherence to formative itineraries, and the precariousness of public education. Concurrently, research on the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) in treating anxiety in adolescence indicates its effectiveness but emphasizes the need for more specific studies to adapt interventions to the particularities of this age group and overcome methodological limitations.