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HSC students find it cool to see a shrink

Unable to cope with the rising stress trying to cram for her HSC exams, which start February 21, Barshali Naik plans to seek professional help for herself.

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Barshali Naik, 17, is feeling the heat as she nervously pours over her books trying to cram for her HSC exams, which start on February 21. Unable to cope with the rising stress, Naik told her parents that she plans to seek professional help for herself.

A science student from Kalbadevi, Naik says, “I’m feeling anxious for the exams. My palms keep sweating every time I study. I even suffered from blank spells. So I decided I needed professional help.”

Come exam time, anxiety among students starts rising. But city shrinks say that nowadays students themselves approach them for help and do not have to be dragged in by parents.

Seema Hingorrany, clinical psychologist, says, “We are seeing a rising number of cases where students are approaching us on their own, or asking their parents to take them to see counsellors or psychologists. This also shows that gradually the stigma attached to therapy is reducing.”

Sumeet Ray, a student from Goregaon, says, “I started visiting a psychologist two months ago because I found that I was unable to deal with exam stress on my own. I want to study medicine but now that Std XII score is also considered for admission to medical colleges I want to score above 97%.”

“I just wasn’t feeling prepared to appear for the exams. So I started going to a shrink,” Ray adds.

Hingorrany says stressed students can’t even turn to their parents, because parents themselves are unable to cope with the stress. “Most students consulting with me right now say that talking to their parents makes them feel more hyper. Parents put pressure on students and scare them during exams. Hence, students are seeking outside help,” she adds.

Psychiatrist Harish Shetty says, “Generally, parents tell their children that they will fail the exam or not get admission in any good college. Such negative thoughts depress the child further. Parents should instead boost their confidence.”

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