Draft:Academic Stress

Academic stress is everything that triggers tension and impedes academic growth. Academic stress is one of the biggest factors causing stress, anxiety, poor sleep, and depression, and impacting the mental balance of students across the globe. Whitesands Tampa suggests that unchecked pressure leads to substance abuse and impacts their academic performance and mental wellness.

SIGNS & SYMPTOMS

 * Social isolation, lethargy, withdrawal
 * Violent outbursts
 * Difficulty concentrating
 * Excessive substance use
 * Frequent class absence
 * Increased dependence
 * Relentlessness
 * Increase/decrease in sleep
 * Increase/decrease in appetite
 * Suicidal thoughts or threats

CAUSES


 * Exam stress
 * Excessive Homework tasks 
 * Poor Organizational skills
 * Procrastination
 * Inadequate Sleep
 * Social Anxiety Disorder
 * Lack of Mentorship
 * New Academic Environment
 * Parental Expectations  

EFFECTS
Excessive academic stress is detrimental to students' health. It can lead to annoyance and mental and emotional consequences.

PREVENTION


 * Proper time management
 * Realistic goal setting
 * Timely breaks
 * Expert consultation
 * Building self-efficacy
 * Prioritizing self-care

See Also

Attention Span

Expert Consultation

Mental Health

Time Management

Procrastination