According to the American Test Association, about 20% of students have severe test anxiety. These students are more likely to “blank out” on their exams and have difficulty recalling information they learned. As a result, they tend to underperform on tests and earn, on average, a half of a letter grade below their peers who have a lower level of test anxiety.

Research shows that unless you work on actively recalling what you’ve learned, you’ll forget approximately 60 to 70% of the material within 24 hours and most of it by the end of the week. Still, approximately 52% of students say they prepare for an exam by rereading their notes or textbooks.

Answer: Thank you for your question. Feeling pressure from parents to do well in school is one of the top stressors students report. When asked why they are putting so much pressure on their children, most parents say that they are just trying to help their children succeed in life. However, unreasonable parental expectations often have the opposite effect. 

Your to-do list is growing by the minute. Everyone seems to want something from you. You keep snapping at people, and worry is keeping you up most nights. "It's just stress," you reassure yourself. "It will pass." But what if you are at the tipping point for mental illness? 

Note-taking can help you retain information longer and recall it faster. Research shows that students who take notes are more mentally engaged than those who simply listen to a speaker or read a document. Moreover, students who take and review notes are better at recalling information, have a better comprehension of the material, earn higher scores on tests, and achieve better grades in general.

Francesco Cirillo, the creator of the Pomodoro technique, was plagued by procrastination as a student. To stay focused and motivated for a longer period of time, he invented the Pomodoro method. The name was inspired by a tomato-shaped kitchen timer Cirillo used to schedule his study sessions and breaks. 

On the surface, James had a perfect life – straight A report cards, popularity, celebrated hockey skills, and a supportive family. But inside, he felt like a stranger in his own world. Moments of happiness were overshadowed by feelings of complete sadness, loneliness, and fear. From the first symptoms, to the absolute lows, to the successful recovery, James tells us his story.

Studies have found men experience just as many mental health difficulties as women. Despite this, men of all ages and ethnicities are less likely than women to seek help for a variety of problems, including depression, stressful life events, and substance abuse.

ADHD or Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders first diagnosed in childhood. It is estimated that 5.3 percent of children have AHHD. That is about 1 in 20 students in a typical classroom.  Although some children "grow out" of ADHD, between 50% and 60% of will still have that diagnosis in adulthood.