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If the thought of revision and sitting exams has you feeling worried or anxious, you aren’t alone. The examination period can be really stressful. But there are things you can do before, during and after an exam to help manage these anxieties. Below, we’ve listed lots of helpful resources – whether you’re sitting an exam yourself, are a parent/carer of a child who is taking their exams, or work with young people. 

Just remember, the most important thing you can do if you feel like you’re overwhelmed or struggling is to reach out and talk to someone.

Info for young people:

7 top tips to help manage the stress, pressure and anxiety of exams. This is a practical guide from Phase, Hitchin on what you can do to manage the challenges of exams: Watch this 9 minute film. 

One-to-one support from Services for Young People 

Apps for promoting mental wellbeing

BBC Bitesize - How to Deal with Exam Stress

Childline - Exam Stress and Pressure

Childline – Preparing for exams

Herts Mind Network – Videos on Emotional Wellbeing

GoConqr GCSE Revision Tips: How to Deal with Exam Stress

Ofqual - Coping with Exam Pressure - A Guide for Students

Mind – 14 Ways to Beat Exam Stress

Samaritans – Coping Planner

Student Minds – Exam Stress

The Student Room - Your guide to handling revision and exam stress

Young Minds’ Butterfly of Balance

Young Minds - Exam Results Stress

Mindfulness Exercise 1 - Lazy River

Mindfulness Exercise 2 - What do you worry about?

Mindfulness Exercise 3 - Blank Whiteboard

Staying Well During Revision and Exams

Info for professionals

Stress Bucket Activity

Wellbeing Suport on offer from HPFT's IAPT Service for students age 16+ and for teachers