One Conversation, A New Perspective
One Conversation, A New Perspective Aarya Godse 6/29/2026 When I first reached out to Audrey Ou, a therapist who works with young adults, I wanted to learn more about psychology and mental health. What I did not expect was how much of our conversation would resonate with experiences that many students, including myself, go through every day. I want to give a big thank you to Audrey Ou for taking time and speaking to me for this interview. The Achievement Trap One of the most important lessons I learned through this conversation was how achievement and emotional well-being can become disconnected. Many children are raised to prioritize education, success, and outward accomplishments because those achievements can create opportunities and are visible. While these values come from love and sacrifice, they can sometimes leave little room for conversations about anxiety, stress, depression and feelings. As a result, many students learn to focus on grades and accomplishments whil...