Gülcan Öncel highlights the hidden toll of academic pressure on seemingly successful pupils, emphasising the link between emotional regulation difficulties and burnout among children and teenagers.
Children who appear highly capable, responsible and outwardly successful can still be carrying a hidden strain, with education adviser Gülcan Öncel warning that some of the most praised pupils may be the ones wearing out fastest. Her comments reflect a wider body of research showing that academic burnout in children and teenagers is closely linked to difficulties with emotion regulation, which can leave young people feeling exhausted, cynical and less effective in school.
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