Pressure to achieve at school at age 15 is linked to depressive symptoms and risk of self-harm, and the association appears to persist into adulthood, finds a study led by University College London ...

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Rigorous courses. Stellar grades. Exceptional extracurriculars. Impressive awards. Polished resumes. These are the expectations weighing on high school students as they navigate today’s competitive ...

Academic pressure from parents is a familiar part of many adolescents' school lives. It is often assumed to simply make students feel "more stressed." But a new study published in the European Journal ...

Researchers found that higher levels of academic pressure on 15-year-olds can see them suffering from depression well into early adulthood. It is also linked with an increased risk of self harm up ...

In today’s fast-paced and competitive world, children are often brought up with academic pressures. Parents also want their children to perform well in school and achieve a successful life. Although ...

Many parents believe that pushing and even forcing their children to achieve good grades is the ultimate key to their being successful in life. Out of love and concern for their children, and the ...