Our society is becoming more and more competitive and there’s constant pressure to perform and stand out in our peer group or society. Performing amongst high expectations can be difficult for children, which may hamper their emotional health and emotional competence.

Some of the signs indicating stress/emotional disturbance in students include:

• Disorganization/feeling overwhelmed
• Failing to manage money
• Failing to network
• Homesickness
• Not resolving relationship issues
• Poor grades/not studying or reading enough
• Poor sleep habits
• Skipping classes
• Wasting time/procrastination
• Overwhelmed by parents’ expectations