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One thing that often stresses students out the most about school are the high expectations they feel from themselves and others. In this video, students discuss ways they feel pressure from school, as well as advice they may give to someone struggling with academic stress.
WARNING: This video contains flashing images from 00:00-00:31 and loud music from 00:33-1:17 which some viewers may find distressing
Many of us feel dread when we think of school. Even if we know that we should be grateful, we can't help but focus on the stress and competition. In her TED Talk, Carley shares how she is trying to overcome these feelings by looking at her life through the perspective of someone who would love to be in her place, even if it isn't always easy to do so.
COVID and online school has definitely changed the way students approach and feel about school. Not being able to meet with friends and missing important milestones has affected countless students in terms of the amount of stress they feel. This video follows 16 students as they share the way the COVID pandemic has impacted their school experience and stress level related to school.
When I think about the journey of my own mental health, on first glance, it really only goes back two or three years, when I first went to a doctor about my anxiety and depression while at university.
I was offered counseling through the university counseling services and was given anti-anxiety medication, and later antidepressants. However, when reflecting truly on my mental health journey it could go back almost 20 years to when I started primary school.
I was an anxious child. My home life was a happy one, however my family had their stresses and bumps in the road with jobs stress, money and health...
I started playing the piano at age 5, and for the next 13 years, I found myself in many situations – such as playing at concerts or competitions – where I had to perform well.
In 2004, I found myself in a highly stressful situation and ended up suffering from insomnia for more than a year. It had a massive negative effect on my studies and exams – and this was the year that I completed two degrees: An MSc in Biology and a BA in Events Management.
I had two final exams to prepare for. My first exam was Biology, and I had plenty of time to prepare. But I had only 10 days for my second exam, meaning that I also had to rest after studying biology for a month and find enough space in my brain for new information...
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