Asian School of Business, Noida, organized an enlightening and rejuvenating session on ‘Exam Success without Stress’, dedicated to addressing the pressing mental health concerns surrounding exam performance. This insightful event was spearheaded by the eminent Dr. Jitendra Nagpal, a renowned Senior Consultant Psychiatrist at Moolchand Medcity and Programme Director of Expressions India – The Life Skills Education and School Mental Health Programme.
Dr. Nagpal urged parents to view examinations as a joyous celebration of growth and learning, emphasizing that “Good parenting is about empowering children to live their dreams, not burdening them with yours.” He encouraged parents to shed the chains of stress and refrain from transferring unrealistic expectations onto their children.
Highlighting the abundance of opportunities available in today’s dynamic era, Dr. Nagpal assured that students have an expansive range of choices to shape their future. He also lauded teachers as education warriors, underscoring their pivotal role in nurturing and guiding children through their academic journeys. Addressing a key concern, he advised students against self-diagnosing anxieties and disorders, instead urging them to seek professional support when necessary. He says, “Competition and comparison are more the struggles of parents than of children.”
Dr. Nagpal advocated the creation of positive and supportive peer groups, encouraging students to uplift, motivate, and inspire each other. He elaborated on the essence of self-reflection, maintaining a healthy lifestyle with adequate sleep, balanced nutrition, regular exercise, and fostering resilience through an integrated approach to holistic well-being.
The session culminated with an empowering message of balance, advocating attention to mental, physical, social, and emotional health to achieve sustained success and happiness.
This transformative session resonated deeply with the 450+ attendees, comprising students, teachers, counselors, and parents, who participated enthusiastically in both offline and online modes. The event was a testament to the school’s commitment to academic excellence but also to the mental well-being of its community, leaving everyone inspired and enlightened.
