Kathmandu, July 9 -- Academic performance is entangled with self-worth, family honour, and future security in today's competitive and image-driven society. This academic, social, and emotional strain has led to a troubling rise in anxiety among young people, many of whom struggle silently with mental health issues during what should be a structured, supportive time of learning and growth.

Founding psychologist of The Healer Nepal, Sabina Giri, who has an educational background in MA Clinical Psychology and Postgraduate School Counselling, explores the psychological impact of exam-related stress on students, emphasising how untreated emotional distress can obstruct both academic achievement and personal growth.

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