When students feel stressed, five steps to combat anxiety and depression
Studies show that when students feel stressed, their academic performance decreases. There are many possible contributors to stress in the classroom, from not getting enough sleep to worrying about a family problem. It is hard for students to learn and pay attention if they are overwhelmed by the day's events. To be successful, there need to be ways for both teachers and students to cope with stress. "It's important for teachers and students alike to be aware of how they're feeling. When this happens, it should be a cue that everyone needs to take a step back and take some time out," says Dr Mike George, director of student mental health support at the University of Ottawa. George talks about the five steps adults can take to reduce stress in students. Step 1: Recognize what causes stress "We often don't realize that we're stressed because it's something that has become part of who we are," said Dr Steve Joordens, a psychology pro...