Back-to-School Season: How to Lower Stress and Build Community at School
Experts say back-to-school stress is common, and a 2018 review of 82 studies found connected students had better mental health and academics.
- Back-to-School Season causes stress for many families, with Talkspace noting that feeling overwhelmed by this transition is a normal and valid emotional experience for both Teens and parents.
- Seasonal shifts, Financial concerns, and the loss of summer flexibility contribute to this annual tension, as families juggle increased responsibilities while Students dread returning to a rigid, demanding schedule.
- Research including a 2018 review of 82 studies shows that when Students feel connected to their Community, their mental health improves and high-risk behaviors decrease, fostering belonging at school.
- Students can build support by joining extracurricular clubs or connecting with Teachers, while encouraging Teens to interact with Weak ties provides a "Social safety" net promoting happiness and belonging.
- Research published in Frontiers Public Health suggests Online therapy, including platforms like Talkspace, effectively expands access to mental health care for youth seeking support during this transition.
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Back-to-school season: How to lower stress and build community at schoolIf the Sunday scaries were a month, it would have to be August: the start of back-to-school season. Saying goodbye to summer in preparation for a new school year can trigger a flood of difficult emotions, whether that’s anxiety, sadness, excitement, or even fear.You might feel a sense of dread about adjusting to a more rigid, less flexible routine; or you might feel anxious …
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