High school exams are upon us for over half a million Italian students who will begin taking the written tests on Wednesday. And “this year too, the data obviously confirm the strong increase in anxiety and stress. But young people must be aware that this is an important step, a little anxiety is normal, in fact it helps. The important thing is to do one’s part in the preparation and then calmly face a passage that is generally within one’s reach. A little confidence helps, while substances and stimulants do not.” It is recommended to graduates by David Lazzari, president of the National Council of the Order of Psychologists (Cnop), who to Adnkronos Salute underlines the importance of healthy stress management in this situation.
In fact, in view of the final exams, together with anxiety, “the use of drugs, substances, smoking and alcohol in an excessive and harmful manner also increases, with risks of widespread situations of abuse. The problem is a lack of ability to deal with stress But facing trials is important in life and helps you grow. Life without trials is a problem and kids need to keep this in mind.”
For this reason, more generally, “we need to reflect on the need to teach stress management in schools. Today psychologists are increasingly faced with the problem of excessive vulnerability in the face of situations that are part of life. school also serves this purpose”, he concludes, recalling the Order’s commitment to promoting school psychology.
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