Student mental health has begun to be recognized as a public health issue internationally, with studies in other countries estimating that between 20 and 40% of students may meet diagnostic criteria for a mental health disorder. So, it’s time to talk more openly about this topic. We invite you to listen to the episode to find out about the experiences of Romanian students who are now going through exams.
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13 February 2023
self-care ● stress ● anxiety ● burnout ● depression
About students’ mental health around the exam period
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18 June 2021
anxiety ● stress ● COVID
The stress of the exam period and what the students would change in the Romanian education system
We are in the exam period, which is why this month’s episode is made together with high school students, about their experiences during exams and tests. Stress, anxiety and discomfort can accompany us in many ways when taking an exam or on the way to handing in the exam paper.
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1 February 2021
personal story ● relationships ● self-care ● stress ● COVID ● anxiety ● depression ● mindfulness ● loneliness ● therapy
Lessons from 2020 about mental health
2020 was a difficult year that we will remember for a long time to come. In 2020 we spent more time alone, learned that not all things are in our control and started to be even more grateful for what we have. In this episode, research assistant Larisa Dinu recaps the events of the past year, identifies two important lessons from 2020 and proposes ideas for a better 2021.
Nature Therapy Review (2018) | Frontiers in Psychology | EN
Loneliness during the Pandemic Study (2020) | PLOS ONE | EN
Article on COVID-19 and Mental Health (2020) | Mental Health for Romania | RO
Atomic Habits Book | James Clear | Elefant.ro | RO
Guide to free or low-cost psychological services | Mental Health for Romania | RO
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