It’s normal to feel nervous about exams but sometimes the pressure to do well can get on top of you. You might feel overwhelmed by the amount of work you have to do and struggle to find motivation to revise. You could also feel like you’re overworking yourself, or that you’re finding the revision material difficult. 

  • If you talk to your teachers, they can give you extra guidance on what to revise and how to prepare. 

  • A school nurse or counsellor can offer advice on managing stress and looking after your mental health during exam season.

  • YoungMinds offers advice and support for young people dealing with exam stress. Exam Stress – YoungMinds.