COPING WITH STRESS Suicide is now recognised as one of the major causes of death in people aged 15-44, and it’s estimated a whopping 17 MILLION of us suffer symptoms of depression . s it any wonder? We live in a crazy society of perfection, expectation and demand. There are constant pressures facing us; be those of money, career or self image, all reinforced by messages spread via the media and those around us. This can force severe stress into displaying symptoms of depression... and so this horrific cycle continues. Approximately 5000 people per year commit suicide. Life is no easier for students, Studentdepression.org suggest that “There are many exciting and enjoyable aspects to being a student. But the same challenges and changes which make student days potentially so life-enhancing can also present opportunities for depression to intrude. Depression is the most common issue for which university counsellors are consulted by students.” There are many causes of stress which differ from one person to another. Emily, an animation student and blogger for studentdepression.org, reveals the source of her stress and depression lay in problems at school, feeling left out at home, getting bullied and constantly comparing herself. This led to her suffering from narcolepsy and paranoia. Marion Casey, a student counsellor, and Anna Hinton, health visitor, suggest some of the common reasons students become stressed are exams, deadlines, the pressure of paid work and studying, poor time management, debt, problems with accomodation, relationship / friendship problems and pressure from parents. Sound familiar? “Very often stress results from an accumulation of many different pressures which build up gradually without us noticing,” they suggest. Stress can manifest in many ways; physically you may notice problems in breathing, experience dizziness, headaches, clamminess and problems with your sleeping pattern. Emotionally you may feel drained, unable to cope, angry, frustrated and scared. According to Marion and Anna, “Students often complain that when they feel stressed they find it hard to concentrate, feel tired all the time, perhaps start to miss lectures and deadlines and feel they can't cope.” I 5000 people per year commit suicide $ 7
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I Suicide is now recognised as one of the major causes of death in people aged 15-44, and it’s estimated a whopping 17 MILLIONof us suffer symptoms of depression. 5000people per year commit suicide There are many causes of stress which differ from one person to another. Emily, an animation student and blogger for studentdepression.org, reveals the source 7 “The key to success is to think positively; take control of your stress and anxiety by learning effective techniques to combat it” Life 8
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COPING WITH STRESS
Suicide is now recognised as one of the major causes
of death in people aged 15-44, and it’s estimated a
whopping 17 MILLION of us suffer symptoms of
depression.s it any wonder? We live in a
crazy society of perfection,
expectation and demand. There
are constant pressures facing us;
be those of money, career or self
image, all reinforced by messages
spread via the media and those
around us. This can force severe
stress into displaying symptoms of
depression... and so this horrific
cycle continues. Approximately
5000 people per year commit
suicide. Life is no easier for
students, Studentdepression.org
suggest that “There are many
exciting and enjoyable aspects to
being a student. But the same
challenges and changes which
make student days potentially so
life-enhancing can also present
opportunities for depression to
intrude. Depression is the most
common issue for which
university counsellors are
consulted by students.”
There are many causes of stress which
differ from one person to another. Emily,
an animation student and blogger for
studentdepression.org, reveals the source
of her stress and depression lay in
problems at school, feeling left out at
home, getting bullied and constantly
comparing herself. This led to her suffering
from narcolepsy and paranoia. Marion
Casey, a student counsellor, and Anna
Hinton, health visitor, suggest some of the
common reasons students become stressed
are exams, deadlines, the pressure of paid
work and studying, poor time
management, debt, problems with
accomodation, relationship / friendship
problems and pressure from parents.
Sound familiar?
“Very often stress results from an
accumulation of many different pressures
which build up gradually without us
noticing,” they suggest.
Stress can manifest in many ways;
physically you may notice problems in
breathing, experience dizziness,
headaches, clamminess and problems with
your sleeping pattern. Emotionally you
may feel drained, unable to cope, angry,
frustrated and scared. According to Marion
and Anna, “Students often complain that
when they feel stressed they find it hard to
concentrate, feel tired all the time,
perhaps start to miss lectures and
deadlines and feel they can't cope.”
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5000 people per year
commit suicide
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Life
“The key to success is to think
positively; take control of your stress
and anxiety by learning effective
techniques to combat it”
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