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Exam Stress
Working towards exams can creating feelings of worry and being under pressure, especially at secondary school. However there are a range of things that you can do to help deal with the stress that you might be feeling:
- Be realistic
- Get started
- Revise
- Do the best you can
- Reward yourself
- Take breaks
- Take one step at a time
Watch out for the signs:
As parents/carer it is vital you look out for signs of stress in your child. These signs come in a variety of different ways:
- Worry
- Feeling tense
- Headaches and stomach pains
- Lack of sleep
- Irritability
- Loss of interest in food/eat more than normal
- Seems negative and low in mood
- Hopeless feelings about the future.
What you can do to help:
- Make sure your child eats well
- Help your child get enough sleep
- Be flexible around household jobs
- Help them study
- Talk about exam nerves
- Encourage exercise
- Don’t add to the pressure
- Make time for treats
You should seek further help from your GP, if your child anxiety or low mood is severe, persists and interferes with everyday life.
Further information:
https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/school-college-and-work/school-college/exam-stress/
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/coping-with-exam-stress/