Should resilience be on the curriculum? A new survey has revealed a generation facing anxiety and depression. Some think it is time for schools to take action.
Third of girls say they have anxiety
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Dubious - Questionable. It derives from the Latin word for doubt.
Butler - A type of servant who works serving members of the household. Traditionally the butler was the most important male servant in the house.
ChatGPT - An Artificial Intelligence chatbot released in November 2022.
Sycophancy - Insincere flattery of powerful or wealthy people in order to get ahead.
Anxiety - A feeling of unease or worry. It can be mild or very severe.
Lockdowns - When countries shut down aspects of society, such as schools and public spaces, in order to stop the spread of Covid-19.
Wracked - Wrecked or destroyed by.
Stoics - Stoicism is a philosophy that originated in the ancient world and still has many adherents today. Stoics seek to control their emotions and preserve their happiness in the face of adversity.
Adversity - Hard times or difficulties.