At the end of year in Chile, school students take the PAES, the university entrance exam. For some, it’s just an academic test. For many, it is an emotional challenge – dealing with stress, anxiety, panic attacks, worry and even loneliness. Even more concerning is that this test often defines a teen’s future as a person. With young people’s mental health already a growing problem throughout the world, this test can be a tipping point for some students. It’s a crisis situation for them.
This year, Chilean agency, LOCA Santiago and mental health brand, Mindy, launched The Other PAES, a self-examination psychological test that, through guiding questions, offers emotional support during a difficult time for the students.
