A psychologist on helping students cope with academic stress

Stress is our body's natural reaction to a challenge or demand. In short bursts, stress can be positive but prolonged exposure to stressors can cause many health problems. The expectation of good scores in school can be a source of stress for many students. This expectation of consistent high performance make them vulnerable to developing stress and anxiety as they begin channeling all their time and energy in coping with the pressure. Watch Dr. Bhavna Barmi, a Mental Health and Behavioural Sciences expert, talk about how students can manage their stress better and how parents can hep them through it.