THE Samaritans have said they are on hand for stressed-out students worried about their exams.
Young people can contact the charity round the clock for confidential support by phone, e-mail, text or face-to-face.
The charity says exams and waiting for results can bring on stress because of high expectations and pressure from parents, teache
rs or friends.
Samaritans schools consultation officer Amanda Edmondson said: "Talking about your feelings puts you in control and reveals the choices you have."
Psychologist and agony aunt Susan Quilliam said: "The thing to realise is that if you know yourself you have done your best then nobody can ask anything more of you.
"Of course you will feel stressed and you will want to do well and that is the point that you may want a little extra support if you feel you are not coping.
"Talk to your mates and family and remember that someone from Samaritans is there to listen 24/7 however big or small the problem seems. If you feel you need a little help then just pick up the phone."
Her tips to get through the exam period include keeping healthy – with plenty of exercise, sleep and sensible food, and not too much alcohol or caffeine.
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