Many students experience short periods where they feel down or unlike their usual selves. These mood shifts coincide with the changes in the seasons, particularly when the days get shorter and colder ...

Students: The last day of class is Dec. 5, which means final exams are quickly approaching. We asked Student Counseling Services Assistant Director of Mental Health Promotion and Education Erica R.

Research shows that test anxiety affects around 40-60% of K-12 students in the commonwealth, which can interfere with focus ...

Opportunity U spoke with Carla Franich, Program Director, Outreach and Community Relations for the Counseling Services, to talk about how students can help relieve stress during finals season. Carla ...

Exams can evoke a range of feelings, from excitement to dread. For many students, the pressure to do well can feel like a heavy burden. The ticking clock and the large amount of material to study can ...

The board exam season can be a whirlwind of anxiety and late-night study sessions. While hitting the books is essential, what you eat plays a crucial role in managing stress and keeping your mind ...

Natural techniques like deep breathing, meditation, proper sleep, light exercise and positive self-talk can help reduce exam anxiety and improve focus. Anxiety is a psychological condition an ...

For millions of students worldwide, examination periods are not just academic hurdles. They can be major psychological stressors. As exams approach, tensions rise at home and in schools, with students ...

Exams can overwhelm teenagers and it may put them under a lot of stress, as the pressure to perform is real and they constantly think that they may disappoint their parents and teachers. Constant ...