11 Tips To Help With Depression in School

1. use a planner

2. study + do homework on time

Doing a bit every day can lower our stress level

When it is too hard, it's okay to take a day off. (Dealing with depression by having some free time to rest is essential.)

3. space it out

Divide your study material into small chunks, and review it continuously over a long periods of time. This will increase your chances of learning the material.

4. don't pull all-nighters

Organize your schedule, do not stay up all night. Or your depression will worsen and your symptom will be severe.

5. take breaks

e.g. 30minutes studying, 10 minutes breaking.

6. keep a binder/notebook

To make ourselves more organized.

7. stay away from negative people

It's always hard enough to stay optimistic with depression. Staying with negative people will bring you down and worsen your school performance.

Remember that we study to get careers we love. So stay more with people who love you and can push you hard.

8. consume brain foods

Depression can make us eat more junk food. Stay away from sugars, stay hydrated and eat nutritious food, which can raise your energy and improve your focus.

9. find a study body

Figure out which one of your classmates are more responsible and stick to them. Create study groups and you can ask questions.

But be careful of lazy students who may try to use you, as their pessimistic nature will lower your mood.

10. highlight

When you feel stuck, divide the materials into the main topic, subtopic, important information, etc.

11. take care of yourself + find hobbies.

If all you do is study, you may feel depressed. Don't forget to treat yourself.

Society puts a lot of pressure on students, especially when it come through their studies. Remember, your mental health comes first. And grades don't define you. Failing a course doesn't mean you a failure. So don't feel bad when you need to take a break to regain your mental health.