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EPISODE · Feb 19, 2026 · 15 MIN

The Quiet Impact of Academic Pressure

from Safe Space · host The Artistic Psychologist

In this episode, the storyteller reflects on the impact of academic pressure and expectations during his high school years. He shares how this period affected his emotional wellbeing, and the role community played in helping him through it. He also reflects on how suicide was spoken about then, and why he now believes in the importance of professional support and open conversation. Support & Resources: Therapy Resource Catalogue - https://the-artisticpsychologist.com/therapy-mental-health-resources-by-the-artistic-psychologist/ External Suicide Toolkits - https://tr.ee/cQCujGXnvX Seeking Help Toolkit - https://tr.ee/orJUB1_Pu8 Grounding Exercises Toolkit - https://the-artisticpsychologist.com/grounding-exercises-a-quick-guide-for-intense-emotions/ Submit your Mental Health story via a voice note - Whatsapp Us on +254 788 036 727, Your story may be featured on our "In Your Own Words" segment of this podcast. Write for our Blog - https://zfrmz.com/H03NH23xUPly3ZJsEcVQ

In this episode, the storyteller reflects on the impact of academic pressure and expectations during his high school years. He shares how this period affected his emotional wellbeing, and the role community played in helping him through it. He also reflects on how suicide was spoken about then, and why he now believes in the importance of professional support and open conversation. Support & Resources: Therapy Resource Catalogue - https://the-artisticpsychologist.com/therapy-mental-health-resources-by-the-artistic-psychologist/ External Suicide Toolkits - https://tr.ee/cQCujGXnvX Seeking Help Toolkit - https://tr.ee/orJUB1_Pu8 Grounding Exercises Toolkit - https://the-artisticpsychologist.com/grounding-exercises-a-quick-guide-for-intense-emotions/ Submit your Mental Health story via a voice note - Whatsapp Us on +254 788 036 727, Your story may be featured on our "In Your Own Words" segment of this podcast. Write for our Blog - https://zfrmz.com/H03NH23xUPly3ZJsEcVQ

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