Why Our Schools Should Be More Holistic

Explore the concept of holistic education in this thought-provoking TEDx talk. Challenge conventional notions of student achievement focused solely on grades and academic success. Discover how many students struggle with emotional, psychological, and social issues despite excelling academically. Learn about the importance of integrating mental and social-emotional learning into education to develop well-rounded individuals with critical thinking skills. Understand how fostering broader aspects of student development can create an educational system that nurtures not just academic success, but emotional resilience and social intelligence. Gain insights from Dr. Imran Versi, a medical doctor specializing in psychiatry, as he shares his perspective on transforming schools to better prepare students for life's challenges.