As many of you who support young people in any way will know, this time of year can often be quite a stressful time, and you may find these resources helpful
Kooth
If you are aged 10 to 25, Kooth allows you to access safe and anonymous professional support online. There are no waiting lists and no referral is needed.
- Parents and Carers Support Pack for Talking to Your Children About their Feelings
- Kooth Supporting your child during difficult times a practical guide for parents and carers_
Young Minds
- A guide aimed at young people that covers: Coping with exam; pressure; How to deal with exam stress; Revision tips; Dealing with disappointment on results day; Get help now. You can access the guide here
- A guide aimed at parents that covers: Things your child might be feeling; Impact on the family; Creating a supportive home environment; How to talk to school about your child’s mental health during exams; What to do when exam results are disappointing; Recognising and responding to a mental health crisis; Useful helplines and websites. You can access the guide here
Anna Freud
- Resources available for young people including two videos. You can access them here
BBC Bitesize
- A range of resources looking at how parents can help: A video where teenagers, their parents, and Dr Anna Colton discuss pressure during the exam season; Dr Anna Colton’s tips for parents and guardians during the exam season and advice on finding a balance between work, sleep, social life, and exercise; What not to say to your kids during exam season; Five ways to motivate your teen to study at home. You can access them here
Mind
- Exam stress – for 11-18 year olds. Information for young people on exam stress and where to go for support. Access it here
NHS
- Advice of parents – help your child beat exam stress. Find out more
Place2Be
- Resources looking at exam stress tips for students and exam stress tips for parents and carers. You can access these resources here
Childline
- Resources on: Worrying about exams; Dealing with exam stress; Coping with pressure; Coping with other problems. You can access these resources here
Charlie Waller
- Guide designed to support parents and carers in helping their children manage exam stress and maintain good mental wellbeing. It provides practical advice on how to create a balanced approach to studying, recognise signs of anxiety, and offer encouragement. You can access the guide here
Papyrus
Are you, or is a young person you know, not coping with life? For confidential suicide prevention advice contact HOPELINE available 24/7 on 0300 102 2470 or text 88247. You can also get in contact via email.
BSL users can get support through the InterpretersLive! service, you can speak to a HopeLine 24/7 suicide prevention adviser with a qualified, NRCPD-registered BSL video interpreter – on-demand, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you need follow-up support after your call, a HopeLine 24/7 adviser will arrange a time that works for you – with BSL support included.
HopeLine 24/7 also offers Language Line, a free, confidential translation and interpretation service- available 24/7 – so you can get support in a language that feels right for you.
