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As anyone who has studied knows, undertaking a degree can be a stressful time with many deadlines to undertake and exams to pass. Therefore, it is important to have a healthy way in which to reduce stress. Popular stress relievers for both men and women included meeting with friends and family, going for a walk, or playing sports. Around ** percent of men also used the internet and played video games to relax.

Student stress

There are almost three million students in Germany. This is an increase of around a million compared to 20 years ago. Studying has become more and more common, with many feeling that getting a degree will give them the best career prospects. However, for many studying can be a stressful experience at times mainly due to exams, studying as well as working part-time, and feeling pressure to get good grades. It also seems that students are more stressed now than they were in the past. Around eight years ago, only ** percent of students said that they often felt stressed, whilst now this figure has risen to ** percent.

How stressed are the Germans?

In general, the level of anxiety among the German population has been rising over the past few years. Since 2021, the index value for anxiety has risen by **** points. There could be several reasons for this increase in worry. Society has seen instability over the past few years due to the pandemic, inflation, and war. For Germans, the main worries were financial, with rising living costs, unaffordable housing, and tax increases topping the list. With the mounting stresses of day-to-day life, many people agree on the importance of integrating ways to relax into their daily routines. This can help to prevent people from becoming completely overwhelmed and contribute positively to their overall mental health.