Valeria Teles
Valeria Teles
How Anxiety Interferes With Being Successful Academically & In Life
How Anxiety Interferes With Being Successful Academically & In Life
How Anxiety Interferes With Being Successful Academically & In Life
Sunday 10th August 2025
Explore how anxiety impacts students academically and in life, and the role of educational therapy in building self-confidence and success.
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- Anxiety among students has increased due to social media.
- School shootings and pandemics heighten stress levels.
- Educational therapy bridges tutoring and mental health support.
- Students need safe spaces for emotional well-being.
- Smartphone addiction affects social connections.
"By listening to ourselves and honoring our needs, we help many along the way."
In this enlightening episode, Valeria interviews Sheryl Roessler, an educational therapist who has witnessed a significant rise in anxiety among students over the past seven years. Sheryl attributes this increase to the pervasive use of cell phones and social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat. These tools create feelings of inadequacy and missing out, exacerbating anxiety and depression among young people.
The episode delves into how the rapid transmission of news and global events, such as school shootings, the pandemic, climate change issues, and the war in Ukraine, contribute to the stress and anxiety experienced by students. These factors disrupt their academic, social, and emotional development, often leaving them feeling overwhelmed. Sheryl emphasizes the importance of providing students with safe spaces, ideally at home, where they can find comfort and support.
However, the pressure to excel academically can sometimes overshadow emotional well-being, making it crucial for educational therapists like Sheryl to intervene. With her extensive background in special education and counseling, Sheryl founded North Shore Educational Therapy to offer a unique blend of tutoring and therapeutic support. Her approach focuses on helping students build self-confidence and accountability, while also involving parents in the process. She works with clients both locally in Chicago's North Shore and virtually across the globe.
Throughout the conversation, Sheryl highlights the importance of understanding individual needs and creating personalized strategies to help students thrive academically and emotionally. Her dedication to helping students overcome challenges and achieve their dreams is evident in her work. Sheryl's insights provide valuable guidance for parents, educators, and mental health professionals seeking to support students in navigating the complex landscape of modern education and mental health.