Causes of Stress Among Students in Education Institutions

Abstract

Teachers across all cadres of learning should not only concentrate on imparting intellectual knowledge and skills to learners but also consider the emotional development and assess such abilities among learners. The levels of emotional health among students contribute to the academic productivity that most institutions strive to attain. It is evident that learners also undergo stressful moments in their lives, and at times this deteriorates into cut-off depressions. This study reviewed past research. The study found that stress is manifest among learners at all levels of learning, with the most affected being adolescents and young adults. The study also found that the stressors are generally the same across learners in all cadres. There are little-to-average interventions to ensure mental health among learners. This study recommends that guidance and counseling programs, among other measures, be put in place in schools to address the high stress levels among learners and thereby manage any depression.