Social Issues and Concerns

The act of intimidating or mistreating someone, often repeatedly.

• harassment

• bullying

• teasing

• abuse

Anxiety or pressure related to taking exams.

• exam stress

• study anxiety

• test pressure

• academic worry

Compulsive use of mobile phones.

• mobile phone addiction

• social media engagement

• texting disorder

• digital distraction syndrome

Excessive body weight that may affect health.

• obesity

• overweight

• malnutrition

• anorexia

The harmful or hazardous use of psychoactive substances.

• drug abuse

• substance dependence

• psychoactive disorder

• recreational use

Variations in emotional state.

• mood changes

• mood swings

• emotional fluctuations

• affective disorders

A state of sadness due to lack of companionship.

• feeling lonely

• feeling joyful

• feeling anxious

• feeling content

A relationship that is harmful or damaging to one or both individuals.

• toxic friendship

• supportive relationship

• casual acquaintance

• healthy partnership

Concerns regarding how one looks to others.

• worried about appearance

• confident in self-image

• indifferent to others' opinions

• focused on inner beauty

Influence from members of one's peer group to behave in a certain way.

• peer pressure

• social influence

• groupthink

• conformity