The Student Voice

UOW graduate and Founder of EQ Minds says you’re not alone

Our study shows almost one in four university and vocational education students report extremely high levels of distress during the pandemic.

Think of it as a personal warning system that will help you notice when things are on the wrong track.

Leading up to his Year 12 exams, Sina Aghamofid was experiencing stress and anxiety. Then he discovered mindfulness techniques. Here's what worked for him and why.

The cognitive scientist Laurie Santos says “we’re fighting cultural forces that are telling us, ‘You’re not happy enough.’”

Attention control theory holds that heightened anxiety impairs the efficiency of mental processes. For instance, stressing about something can make us lose focus on the task at hand.

A new study reveals an increase in students reporting symptoms of depression, anxiety, and loneliness. 83% of students surveyed reported their mental health had impacted their academic performance within the past month.

More than 60 percent of college students said they had experienced “overwhelming anxiety” in the past year. Over 40 percent said they felt so depressed they had difficulty functioning.

There are ways to manage exam anxiety so that it doesn’t hugely impact your performance.