The existence of human beings is always associated with stress that are related to both

minor and major events in life.

Stress is defined as the body’s non-specific response to demands made upon it or to
disturbing events in the environment. It is not just a stimulus or a response but rather,
it is a process by which individuals perceive and cope with environmental threats and
challenges. In small amounts, stress is normal and can help individuals to be more
active and productive. However, very high levels of stress experienced over a
prolonged period can cause significant mental and physical problems.
Academic stress is defined as the body’s response to academic-related demands that
exceed adaptive capabilities of students.2 It is estimated that 10–30% of students
experience some degree of academic stress during their academic career.3 Indeed,
academic stress among students enrolled in highly academic standards universities has
a major impact. Most commonly reported stressors in the academic environment are
related to oral presentations, academic overload, lack of time to meet commitments
and taking examinations.
Prolonged stress can lead to physical and emotional disorders, further resulting in
anxiety and depression. It is important to have a channel to relieve the anxiety.
Academic environments can be highly competitive, and students must rely on their
coping abilities to handle school-related stress successfully. High school students
experience stress in many situations. Adolescence is a critical period full of changes,
and it must be carefully managed if teenagers are to develop properly. Although some
of the problems of adolescence do not originate in the school environment, they may
still impact students’ academic performance. (Acosta-Gomez et. Al., 2018).
According to Williams (2012), we must attend to the social, physical, and
psychological needs of teenagers to prevent the possible negative effects of adolescent
stress on health and academic performance.