Third grade students experience high psychological pressure

High psychological pressure is a common phenomenon among junior high school students, mainly related to factors such as academic burden, family expectations, peer relationships, self demands, and anxiety about further education.

1. Academic Burden

In the third year of junior high school, students face the pressure of the middle school entrance examination, and the course content deepens and accelerates, with a significant increase in homework and exam frequency. Some schools overly emphasize score ranking, resulting in students being in a high-intensity learning state for a long time. It is recommended to adopt the tomato work method for segmented learning, setting aside fixed time every day to sort out knowledge points and avoid staying up late and exhausting energy.

2. Family Expectations

Parents' excessive expectations of key high schools can create hidden pressure, and frequent comparison of grades or excessive intervention in learning plans may trigger a rebellious mentality. Parent child communication should focus on listening rather than preaching, and reasonable goals can be set through family meetings to affirm the child's efforts rather than just focusing on the results.

3. Peer Relationships

Peer competition during adolescence may exacerbate anxiety, especially when there is a significant gap in grades, which can lead to feelings of inferiority. Suggest participating in group learning activities to cultivate a sense of cooperation and distinguish between healthy competition and vicious comparison. When interpersonal conflicts arise, seek the assistance of the homeroom teacher to mediate and avoid long-term emotional suppression.

4. Self demand

Students with perfectionist tendencies often set excessively high standards, and a single exam failure may lead to self doubt. Psychological suggestion training is important. Record three small achievements every day and break down big goals into phased tasks. Moderate exercise can help release endorphins to alleviate anxiety.

5. Academic anxiety

Worries about unknown high school life, combined with current stress, can easily lead to avoidance or procrastination behavior. Schools should provide career planning guidance and alleviate confusion through the exchange of experiences with previous students. Breathing relaxation and mindfulness meditation have good effects on relieving acute anxiety attacks. Parents should pay attention to maintaining a regular pace of family life, ensuring that their children get 7-8 hours of sleep every day, and adding whole grains rich in vitamin B and deep-sea fish to their diet. Short distance outdoor activities can be conducted on weekends to regulate the body and mind, avoiding all topics revolving around academic performance. If you experience persistent insomnia, sudden changes in appetite, or low mood for more than two weeks, it is recommended to accompany you to the hospital's psychological department for evaluation. School psychologists can provide cognitive and behavioral training to help students establish flexible thinking patterns to cope with stress.