Ep. 4: How The Education System Abuses You

School has been a part of our lives from as early as the age of 3; it's all we've ever known. But the way that the education system functions can have huge impacts on our mental health and self identity, even though we may not realize it. Being under long-term stress increases the risk of mental health problems such as anxiety, depression, substance abuse, sleep problems, and even medical problems like a weakened immune system and stroke. In this episode I will outline some of the reasons why I think school can be so abusive and damaging.