Academic Pressure

The Impact of Academic Pressure and Stress on Mental Health

in Academic Stress / Anxiety / Emotional Regulation / Mental Health / Parenting / Perfectionism / Stress / Stress Management  by Adolescent Counseling Services 0 comments

Written By: Julia Albro, Clinical Trainee at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program ACADEMIC PRESSUREacademic stress are two constructs that heavily apply to the child and adolescent population. They are ones that are not often discussed, with implications that can be physically, emotionally, and mentally harmful for those experiencing them. With the increase in youth’s feelings of […]

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First-Generation American Teens

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Written By: Patricia H. Scherer, MS, Clinical Intern at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program Growing up the child of immigrants can have numerous advantages for some individuals. Immigrant parents from many cultures, including LatinX, Asian, and Eastern European backgrounds, emphasize the importance of family, collectivistic values, and cultural and religious heritage, all of which can buffer […]

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