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10 January 2021
QF psychologist highlights the effects of stress on students’ brains
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The impact of the pandemic on learning has created extra stress for students and their families.
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Long-term stress can wreak havoc on the mind and body, and the pandemic is proving to be a great opportunity to shine a spotlight on mental health and well-being
‘Abeer Al Khalifa, President of Pre-University Education, Qatar Foundation (QF), explains how preventing students using their phones in QF schools supports integrated learning, critical thinking and creativity, and face-to-face communication between students.’