Ohio State University's SMART Lab is helping students practice mindfulness and breathing techniques. More...
U. of Minn. Law School opens room for students to de-stress
The family of a University of Minnesota graduate who struggled with addiction has helped fund a wellness room in the Law School where students can de-stress without the distractions of technology or homework. More...
Comment la pression scolaire accable les enfants coréens
En Corée du Sud, l’éducation est l’obsession de toute un peuple. Le documentaire «Dear my genius» montre les efforts colossaux demandés aux enfants au détriment de leur épanouissement. Plus...
University students: how to manage the stress of studying for your degree
According to the recently published Natwest Student Living Index, 64% of university students rated the stress of studying for their degree as seven or above out of ten. Other studies have estimated that up to 82% of UK university students suffer from stress and anxiety, and the number of students dropping out of university due to mental health problems is increasing. Plus...
A-levels: how to stop stressing over exam results
Exams are an almost unavoidable part of young people’s lives – and, inevitably, some people perform better than others. But what is more important than taking exams is how students manage the results of their exams – especially if they aren’t what was expected. More...
New survey: College students consider buying course materials a top source of financial stress
College students consider buying course materials to be their top source of financial stress after tuition, and the lack of access and affordability of materials has a negative impact on their learning and performance, according to a new survey of 1,651 current and former college students. More...
How guinea pigs taught me today’s exam stress is serious
Some dismiss students as snowflakes. But the pressure they are under is real – and anything that helps is important. More...
Extreme stress during childhood can hurt social learning for years to come
Each year, more than 6 million children in the United States are referred to Child Protective Services for abuse or neglect. Previous research on the consequences of early life stress and child maltreatment shows that these children will be more likely to develop a multitude of social and mental health problems. More...
Stress et performance - Échec ou réussite ?
Le stress de performance affecte les étudiants, les étudiants-athlètes et les professionnels, dans des situations bien spécifiques. Les échecs peuvent être cuisants et dévalorisants. Voici un exemple concret de contre-performance d'un étudiant-athlète. Plus...Georgia the Bulldog helps students at Adelphi University de-stress
As students at Adelphi University begin to cram for finals that begin this Friday, they're getting a little help when it comes to de-stressing. More...