Education Young people say exams are bad for their mental health - and some are turning to alcohol or drugs to cope By Amber Allott Education writer Comment Published 26th Aug 2024, 14:00 BST Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now Only one in three knew where to seek support for exam-related anxiety and stress 😰 About four out of five young people in a recent mental health service survey say they were negatively impacted by their school exams. Nearly 80% were either ‘very’ or ‘moderately’ worried before results day.
Many respondents also say exams impacted their relationships with friends or family. Only one in three knew where to go for help managing exam stress. A youth charity says there needs to be more support for young Britons during exams and results days, with their research suggesting some are turning to risky coping mechanisms to handle the stress.
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