Back to School Perfectionism and Anxiety: How to Manage the New School Year

Two female Asian American friends are walking together on their school campus. They are both holding books in their hands with their backpacks on.

As the new school year approaches, excitement and anticipation often mix with feelings of anxiety and pressure. For many students, the start of school brings up concerns about meeting expectations, achieving perfect grades, and fitting in socially. These worries can spiral into perfectionism and anxiety, creating an overwhelming sense of dread rather than the joy […]