The Impact of Anxiety and Depression on Academic Performance in High School Students: A Cognitive Perspectives

Foziya Parveen; Tasneem Bano

doi:10.63960/sp.2025.sijmds.2.1.37

Authors

Foziya Parveen Department of Education, Al-Falah University, Faridabad, Haryana, India Author

Competing Interests

The authors declare no conflicts of interest related to this research.
Tasneem Bano Department of Education, Al-Falah University, Faridabad, Haryana, India Author

Competing Interests

The authors declare no conflicts of interest related to this research.

https://doi.org/10.63960/sp.2025.sijmds.2.1.37

Keywords:

Anxiety, Depression, Academic Performance, Cognitive Model, High School, Student

Abstract

Mental health issues, particularly anxiety and depression, significantly affect students’ academic performance. This study examines the cognitive models of David M. Clark and Aaron Beck to understand how maladaptive thought patterns contribute to anxiety and depression in high school students. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated these mental health concerns, leading to increased academic struggles. Using a theoretical and empirical approach, this study highlights key symptoms, cognitive distortions, and intervention strategies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Findings emphasise the need for mental health support in educational settings to improve student outcomes.

Author Biographies

Foziya Parveen, Department of Education, Al-Falah University, Faridabad, Haryana, India

Foziya Parveen is an M.Ed. scholar in the Department of Education at Al-Falah University in Faridabad, Haryana, India. Her academic focus centers on advanced educational theory and pedagogical practices. Guided by a commitment to improving instructional methodologies, her research aims to address contemporary challenges in student learning and teacher training frameworks.
Tasneem Bano, Department of Education, Al-Falah University, Faridabad, Haryana, India

Dr. Tasneem Bano serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Education at Al-Falah University in Faridabad, Haryana, India. An experienced academic and researcher, she specializes in teacher education, curriculum development, and instructional strategies. Through her teaching and mentorship, she guides postgraduate scholars and contributes valuable insights to the field of educational research.

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