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Ivan Mathieson, Psychologist & Director of Counselling, discusses the delicate balance between academic rigor, extracurricular commitments, and personal well-being in adolescents. Learn about effective study habits, signs of anxiety and depression, and practical tips for parents to support their children's mental health and academic success.
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Ivan Mathieson Psychologist Director of Counselling keeping the balance
overview • Balance • Role of Parents • Study habits • Depression • Anxiety • Questions
the balance • Academic rigour • Sporting/co-curricular commitments • Television • Computer • Doing nothing
parents • Look after yourself • Be aware of own anxiety • Personal activities • Maintain routines and rituals • Provide comforts • Build and maintain trust • Don’t nag • Pick your battles • Maintain expectations of rules and values
study habits • Create routines • Regular sleep time • Regular meals • Keep hydrated • Reward yourself • Use study periods wisely
Ivan Mathieson Psychologist Director of Counselling icmathieson@mgs.vic.edu.au 9865 7639 Dr Justin McNamara Psychologist jzmcnamara@mgs.vic.edu.au 9865 7594