Rohit Verma Rohit Verma Asked 3 months ago

How does school affect mental health negatively?

I finished school not too long ago, and thinking back, it was a really stressful period for many of us. I'm interested in understanding how the school environment can sometimes impact mental health in negative ways. What are some common factors?

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Srinivas Rao Srinivas Rao Joined Mar 2026 3 months ago
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In our homes, we often push kids too hard for marks, which causes immense exam stress and anxiety. My father used to say that a child's peace is more important than a rank, and we must listen. If a child is showing signs of severe withdrawal or depression, taking them to a counselor is the best step.

Neha Patel Neha Patel Joined May 2026 3 months ago

The constant pressure of grades and peer comparison can lead to serious anxiety in students. It is a very real issue that parents need to pay attention to.

Satish Kamat Satish Kamat Joined Jun 2026 3 months ago

Back in our day, we just got a scolding and moved on, but today the competition is on another level altogether! Between tuition, projects, and peer pressure, it is enough to give a ten-year-old a mid-life crisis. Parents really need to let kids breathe a bit.

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Sunita Deshmukh Sunita Deshmukh Joined Jul 2026 3 months ago

Ignoring school-induced stress can lead to severe panic attacks and long-term anxiety. My daughter went through a very difficult phase because we ignored her initial complaints about school bullying. Please take your child to a child psychologist if you notice changes in their sleep or eating habits.

Aman Preet Aman Preet Joined Jan 2026 3 months ago

Honestly, the 8-hour routine followed by coaching classes leaves zero time for yourself, which just burns you out completely. Plus, teachers comparing you to top-scorers makes you feel like you are not good enough. It definitely messes with your head big time.

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Riya Sen Riya Sen Joined Jun 2026 3 months ago

I remember the constant fear of board exams and trying to fit in with school friends, it was so draining. The academic workload combined with social anxiety can make school feel like a battlefield. Having open, non-judgmental conversations at home is so important to help them cope.

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