Gradual school year prep aids student adaptation, psychologist says

Psychologist Maha Al-Shammari said that "gradual preparation at the start of the academic year helps students adapt psychologically to school discipline."

Speaking in an interview broadcast on Al Ekhbariya channel, she explained that "psychological adjustment involves a person transitioning from one state to another. This is what students experience at the beginning of the school year, shifting from the freedom of vacation to a more structured schedule, including changes to sleep and play routines."

She added that "this process varies from student to student. Some adapt quickly, while others take more time. Therefore, it is up to families to ensure that the transition is not forced and that school does not become a source of fear that restricts play."

Al-Shammari continued, "The role of the psychologist in this context is to provide psychological and behavioral therapy, as difficulty adapting to school is not a psychological disorder but rather a skill and a need for psychological guidance."

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