What parents need to do to help their children relieve exam stress.

While many students have already secured a place in university and can relax their studies to meet graduation requirements, a significant number still strive to prepare for the high school graduation exam in order to achieve good scores for university admission.

Facing numerous pressures from studying, exams, self-imposed stress, peer pressure, parental pressure, etc., many students fall into a state of stress, anxiety, and depression. During this period, they desperately need the support of their parents to relieve the pressure of exam season.

What parents need to do to help their children relieve exam stress - 1 — Stress and anxiety affect mental health and exam preparation performance. Photo: Ninchanese.

Academic pressure can cause psychological disorders in children.

Recently, doctors at the Adolescent Health Department of the National Children's Hospital received and treated several cases of students admitted with symptoms of fatigue, stress, and constant anxiety.

Academic pressure causes these children to feel tired, stressed, sleepless, and fearful of studying. One child may also become restless and cry frequently when facing an important exam.

Dr. Ngo Anh Vinh, Deputy Head of the Adolescent Health Department at the National Children's Hospital, said that both child patients were diagnosed by doctors with psychological disorders related to intense academic pressure.

According to Dr. Vinh, in 2022, the Adolescent Health Department of the National Children's Hospital conducted a study on psychological disorders in students at several junior high schools in Hanoi (from grades 6 to 9). The results showed that anxiety symptoms accounted for 38% of children, followed by stress at 33% and depression at 26.1%.

At the National Children's Hospital, among the children who come for examination and treatment due to symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress, many are considered well-behaved and have good academic achievements.

These children often put pressure on themselves to maintain a certain image in front of friends, family, and teachers, leading them to constantly strive for improvement. This can easily cause them stress, anxiety, fatigue, and even depression, especially when they don't meet expectations.

The causes of this disorder are often: an overwhelming amount of knowledge to learn, inadequate preparation for exams, unstable mental state, and pressure from school and parents.

What parents need to do to help their children relieve exam stress - 2 — When parents notice their children exhibiting signs of depression, anxiety, or stress, they should take them for a medical check-up. (Photo: National Children's Hospital)

Signs of depression, anxiety, and stress in students.

According to Dr. Ngo Anh Vinh, academic and exam pressure is one of the main reasons why children easily fall into states of anxiety, stress, and depression. Stress, anxiety, and depression often develop subtly, resulting from the entire process of children enduring pressure related to studying and exams.

Parents should pay attention to their children when they exhibit the following behaviors:

* Children exhibiting unusual behavior and emotions: Frequent irritability or crying without reason, fatigue, sadness, and lack of interaction with others…

* Children may exhibit symptoms such as insomnia or excessive sleep, loss of appetite, or refusal to eat.

* In addition, children often have physical symptoms such as stomach pain, headache, chest pain, rapid heartbeat, etc.

* Excessive worry, constantly in a state of tension and anxiety.

Supporting your child to relieve exam stress.

According to Dr. Ngo Anh Vinh, high school seniors, especially those in their final year, often face significant academic and exam pressure from themselves, their peers, teachers, and even their parents. While all parents want the best for their children, some become anxious when their children's grades aren't high enough, worrying that they aren't among the top students in their class, thus putting pressure on their children.

Dr. Vinh believes that parents shouldn't have overly high expectations of their children, as this unintentionally creates immense pressure. Parents should understand their children's abilities and strengths to set appropriate goals and choose suitable schools and classes.

In addition, parents need to listen to their children's thoughts and aspirations to provide proper advice and guidance, helping them relieve the pressure of studying and exams. Furthermore, parents should ensure their children have a balanced diet, get enough sleep, and exercise regularly to maintain good mental health and confidently overcome exams.

(Source: Zing News)

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