School – or any kind of academic environment – presents students with a unique set of pressures and challenges that can lead to psychological and emotional distress. Some students might experience difficulties with academic participation due to an underlying mental health challenge that impacts performance, such as ADHD or perfectionism.
School – or any kind of academic environment – presents students with a unique set of pressures and challenges that can lead to psychological and emotional distress. Some students might experience difficulties with academic participation due to an underlying mental health challenge that impacts performance, such as ADHD or perfectionism. Other students might find that the demands of academia lead to significant stress or other common mental health conditions, such as anxiety or depression, which can also impact academic participation.
Given the range of potential academic stressors, a number of different therapeutic modalities can help you improve your functioning – and even begin to thrive – at school. Depending on the nature of your specific challenges, your child psychologist might teach you new skills for coping or time-management, help you deal with bullying, assist you in examining thinking patterns (such as those related to perfectionism or procrastination), and support you in developing more helpful perspectives.
Find vetted child psychologists in Portland who specialize in academic challenges below. Child psychologists have been vetted by the Zencare team for clinically rigorous, quality care. Visit their profiles to watch an introductory video and book a free initial call to find a good fit!
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$187
91% Anxiety
82% Depression
62% Trauma
58% Relationship issues
52% Life transitions
49% Stress management
48% ADHD
46% Loss, grief, and bereavement
63% Aetna
53% Cigna
50% Blue Cross Blue Shield