Navigating Social Anxiety in College: Steps Toward Success College is a time of opportunity, growth, and independence. However, for students with social anxiety, it can feel like an uphill battle. Social anxiety—a persistent fear of being judged or...
8 More Proven Strategies to Manage Test Anxiety and Ace Your Exams
Managing test anxiety can feel overwhelming, but you’re already on the right path. Building on proven strategies you may already know, we’re adding a few more techniques to help you refine your approach and achieve exam success. By tackling anxiety from...
How Parents Can Support Students Mental Health and Learning
Student mental health is becoming increasingly pressing for many parents and school districts, given growing concerns about students’ emotional well-being. For instance, one study found that 39% of Ontario high school students reported a moderate-to-severe level of...
How to Overcome Test Anxiety: 8 Proven Strategies to Boost Confidence
Some Common Questions About Test Anxiety To Get Started What are the most common symptoms of test anxiety? Test anxiety can manifest in both physical and emotional symptoms, including racing thoughts, trouble concentrating, headaches, nausea, and even panic attacks....
How to help your child or teen overcome school refusal due to anxiety
Every child or teen has days when they grumble about going to school. Some may even ask to stay home occasionally for a break. But school refusal due to anxiety isn’t about disliking school or having the occasional day where they want to stay home. Instead, school can...
Understanding Anxiety and Defiance in Children: A Guide for Parents
Anxiety and defiance in children can often be interconnected. Adults often expect anxious children to be shy, cautious, clingy, or worried. But anxiety can look differently depending on the child, fears, and situation. For instance, some children with anxiety display...