Managing Exam Stress

Resources to help young people manage exam stress

The start of exam season can be a time of increased stress and more pressure on young people's mental health. The following links provide a variety of resources for students, parents/carers and schools that may be helpful over the next few weeks.

Place2Be – Navigating Exam Season free resources
https://www.place2be.org.uk/our-services/services-in-schools/navigating-exam-season-free-resources/

Mind – Exam stress information for 11-18 year olds
https://www.mind.org.uk/for-young-people/feelings-and-experiences/exam-stress/

Anna Freud Mentally Healthy Schools – Academic and exam stress
https://www.mentallyhealthyschools.org.uk/factors-that-impact-mental-health/school-based-risk-factors/academic-and-exam-stress/

Young Minds – Exam stress
https://www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/coping-with-life/exam-stress/

Ofqual – Coping with exam pressure – a guide for students
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coping-with-exam-pressure-a-guide-for-students

Charlie Waller – Healthy approach to exams
https://www.charliewaller.org/mental-health-resources/mental-wellbeing/exam-guidance