Noura Alisa

Beyond the Classroom: How Academic Pressure Drives Anxiety, Depression, and Physical Health Issues in Students

Started Oct. 25, 2024

Abstract or project description

Academic pressure is a global issue across all educational levels, significantly contributing to student mental and physical health challenges. Using the biopsychosocial model, this review paper analyzes how psychological stress, social expectations, and biological vulnerabilities interact to drive the development of anxiety and depression in students. Synthesizing international research across diverse academic environments, the findings demonstrate that academic pressure functions as a multifaceted system, extending beyond psychiatric symptoms to induce concrete physical ailments, including spinal deformities and chronic sleep deprivation. Ultimately, this paper highlights the critical need for schools to shift from reactive individual interventions to proactive, systemic reform, advocating for personalized mental health support, targeted institutional policy changes, and healthier academic environments.