Switch to हिंदी

Health, Fitness, Beauty & Diet | Pregnancy & Parenting | Diseases & Home Remedies | TheHealthSite.com

Health, Fitness, Beauty & Diet | Pregnancy & Parenting | Diseases & Home Remedies | TheHealthSite.com

हिंदी
  • Health A-Z
  • Diabetes
  • Diseases
    • Type 1 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Cancer
    • Heart Attack
    • Pneumonia
    • Diseases A-Z
  • Diet & Fitness
    • Weight Management
    • Exercise & Body Building
    • Diet & Recipes
    • Yoga
  • Coronavirus
  • News
  • Pregnancy
    • Conceiving
    • Infertility
    • Labour & Delivery
    • Pregnancy week-by-week
    • Breastfeeding
    • Baby Names
  • Beauty
    • Skin
    • Hair
    • Grooming
  • Photos
  • Videos
Home / Diseases & Conditions / Don’t let those files send you to the psychologist’s clinic

Don’t let those files send you to the psychologist’s clinic

With recent research revealing that excessive paperwork and target-based work culture in schools are making teachers stressed out, anxious and depressed, we help you decode and fight these mental health conditions with expert suggestions.

By: Juhi Kumari   | | Updated: January 24, 2019 6:03 pm
Tags: Anxiety  Clinical depression  depression cause and cure  depression in people  Office stress  stress problem  Work-related stress  Workplace depression  
Work files
Excessive paperwork and target related work culture in schools are making teachers vulnerable to psychological problems like stress, anxiety, and depression. © Shutterstock

There are reams of research associating work-related pressure with mental health issues. Now, there is an addition to this growing body of research. A new study published in the academic journal, Educational Review, has revealed that excessive paperwork and target related work culture in schools are taking a toll on the mental health of the teachers. They are becoming vulnerable to psychological problems like stress, anxiety, and depression due to heavy workload, lack of support from the higher authority, and constant policy change. Also Read - Depression, stress may reduce efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines, scientists say

Also Read - Workaholics more prone to depression, anxiety and sleep disorder



As we all know, these psychological issues affect people from all walks of life. But all these three conditions vary in their nature and manifestations. “Clinically speaking, each of these mental conditions is different from one another. However, these occur on a sort of continuum. For example, for a student who hasn’t been able to prepare well for an exam, it may start with anxiety over the examination, move to stress over the results and if he fails, it might eventually run into depression if intervention is not carried out in time,” says Prachi S Vaish, Founder and Chief Clinical Psychologist at Hopenetwork.in. To manage these conditions effectively, we need to understand what they are all about. Also Read - Covid-19 healthcare workers at risk of developing depression, anxiety

Decoding stress

According to Vaish,”Stress is a multi-faceted process that occurs in reaction to situations or events in our environment that disrupts or threatens to disrupt our physical or psychological functioning. Humans respond to stress in three stages: Alarm, resistance and exhaustion.” Though stress sounds as a negative term, it acts as booster in the initial phase. It creates a drive in you to get through tough situations. Also, it helps you stay alert and perform at your best. However, if it persists for a longer duration, stress can take a toll on your daily life and can cause adverse effects.

You may experience both physical and non-physical symptoms during this time. Some of the physical signs include pounding heart, nausea, headaches, excessive sweating, loss of appetite, sleeping problems, insomnia, high blood pressure, muscle pain and a weakened immune system. However, the non-physical symptoms include frustration, unhappiness, being irritable, negative thinking, memory problems, excessive worrying, so on and so forth.

Self-help tip: First and foremost, you need to identify its warning signs. Then, you need to look for triggers that raise your stress levels. Knowing them will help you anticipate a stress situation and help you safeguard yourself in advance. Also, make sure that you surround yourself with people who care about you and avoid bottling up your emotions. Share your thoughts with those you trust. Also, take out time for the activities that balance your emotions. Listening to music, dancing, going for a walk could be good options. Most importantly, stop indulging in self talk. People coping with stress have a habit of saying things in their head. Doing this only aid to the problem rather than solving it.

Decoding anxiety:

According to the American Psychological Association (APA), anxiety is an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts and physical changes like increased blood pressure. Just like stress, anxiety in its initial phase can be helpful to face a potential harmful situation. However, if there are certain things, people, or situation that blow your anxiety out of proportion and interfere with your daily functions, you need to be alert about your condition. This may be a symptom of anxiety disorder. During this time, you may experience symptoms like uncontrollable feelings of worry, having difficulty in concentration, sleep problems, shortness of breath, dry mouth, having a feeling of being on edge, and being irritated every-time.

Self-help tip: In case of minor anxiety or short-term anxiety disorder, you can go for self-treatment rather than the clinical supervision. Firstly, stay organised with your tasks. The less cluttered your life is, the less likely are you to succumb to pressure, says Vaish. Also, you need to soothe your mind in order to do the tasks properly. Therefore, you need to distract yourself from the cause of anxiety. A long bath can also help. Try to replace your negative thoughts with practical and positive ones.

Decoding depression:

It is defined as a serious medical condition that negatively affects your thinking, actions, and feelings. The World Health Organization (WHO) states that around 350 million people are affected by depression, globally. This data makes it the the most common mental health condition worldwide and the leading cause of disability. When you are suffering from depression, you may experience a constant feeling of hopelessness, sadness, and worthlessness. Also, you ll feel difficulty in sleeping, concentration, remembering, and making decisions. You will lose interest in the activities which you used to love at one point of time. In extreme cases, you may also lose appetite and weight or have thoughts of committing suicide. The good news is that we have various clinical treatment options available out there to treat depression. However, you must try to get through it yourself before taking medical help.

Self-help tip: Several studies associate nutrition and meantal health. A study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders revealed that zinc deficiency may lead to depression. So, a healthy diet is the first thing you should focus on. Your sleep quality affects your mood. Start a few healthy bedtime routines that ensure a sound snooze time. To sooth your mind and the symptoms of depression, you are advised to engage in self-care activities no matter what job you’re in. Find activities that engage your mind actively or travel a lot, spend time with nature, pay attention to your body and observe what is happening with you in the moment. Learn to be present in the present, says Vaish.

Published : January 24, 2019 5:42 pm | Updated:January 24, 2019 6:03 pm
Read Disclaimer

Lower zinc levels can contribute to hypertension: Study

Lower zinc levels can contribute to hypertension: Study

Want to tackle osteoarthritis? These 5 home remedies may be helpful

Want to tackle osteoarthritis? These 5 home remedies may be helpful

Please Wait. Article Loading ....

Coronavirus Updates

Coronavirus Updates

Stay Informed, Be Safe

  • Beware! Coronavirus can damage your brain in many ways. Here’s what to know
  • You are at higher risk to catch Coronavirus in closed spaces. Here’s how
  • Is reinfection of coronavirus a reality? Know if you are at risk
  • COVID-19 vaccines: How It Works, Who Should Take It, Safety, Precautions And Thereafter
  • Arthritis drug cannot lower the risk of death in severe COVID-19 patients: Study

Health Calculators

BMI Calculator
bmi Calculator
Ideal Body Weight
ideal body weight
Daily Calorie Intake
Daily calorie intake
Calories Burned
calories burned

Related Stories

Covid-19 pandemic making people with anxiety and depression to drink more

Covid-19 pandemic making people with anxiety and depression to drink more

Depression, stress may reduce efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines, scientists say

Depression, stress may reduce efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines, scientists say

Workaholics more prone to depression, anxiety and sleep disorder

Workaholics more prone to depression, anxiety and sleep disorder

Covid-19 healthcare workers at risk of developing depression, anxiety

Covid-19 healthcare workers at risk of developing depression, anxiety

Spend time in nature to reduce work stress and improve mental health

Spend time in nature to reduce work stress and improve mental health

Health News in Hindi

जवानी में बाल सफेद होने से परेशान हैं तो करी पत्‍ते से करें इसका उपचार, बालों का झड़ना भी हो जाएगा कम

दुबले-पतले शरीर वालों को तंदुरुस्त बना देंगी यह 4 ट्रिक्स, जानिए बॉडी ट्रांसफॉर्म करने के उपाय

Treating Diabetes with Ayurveda: डायबिटीज की बीमारी हो जाएगी खत्म, आज़माएं ये आयुर्वेदिक तरीके

खाना खाने के बाद कभी न करें ये 6 काम, आयुर्वेद में है सख्‍त मनाही, एक्‍सपर्ट से जानिए कारण

क्‍या होता है स्‍टेमिना और इसे कैसे बढ़ा सकते हैं? जानिए स्‍टेमिना बढ़ाने के 5 बेस्‍ट तरीके

Read All

Recent Posts

  • Is reinfection of coronavirus a reality? Know if you are at risk
  • COVID-19 vaccines: How It Works, Who Should Take It, Safety, Precautions And Thereafter
  • Diabetic women under 55 at risk of heart disease; Know what to include in your diet
  • Breast cancer: Male sex hormones can effectively help in treating this condition
  • Arthritis drug cannot lower the risk of death in severe COVID-19 patients: Study

About The health Site

TheHealthSite.com is India's largest health site with more than 40 lakh unique visitors per month. We focus on fitness, beauty, health, pregnancy and more.

Most popular health and wellness website in India in 2012 at the Website of the year awards.

health@corp.india.com
+91 – 22 – 6697 1234
Landline Phone number 91 – 22 – 2490 0302.

ZEE ENTERTAINMENT ENTERPRISES LTD, 18th floor, A-Wing, Marathon Futurex, N. M. Joshi Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400013.

Useful Links

  • Weight Loss
  • Keto Diet Tips
  • Skin Care Tips
  • Intermittent Fasting
  • Apple Cider Vinegar
  • Ashwagandha
  • Cancer
  • Pneumonia
  • Diarrhoea
  • Dengue
  • Typhoid
  • Tuberculosis
  • Chickenpox
  • Chikungunya
  • Depression
  • Hepatitis
  • Diabetes
  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Arthritis
  • Swine Flu
  • Baby Names
  • Cough and cold
  • Heart Attack
  • Breast Cancer
  • Ebola Virus
  • Dengue
  • Malaria
  • International Yoga Day
  • Hypotension
  • Heart Failure
  • Asthma
  • Brain Tumour
  • Celebrity Fitness
  • Goitre
  • HIV/AIDS

We respect your privacy

  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
  • Author Profiles

Copyright © 2021 Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited. All rights reserved.