Stress is something we tend to feel when we are feeling under pressure, worried, tense, upset, sad or angry - often a combination of some or all these.
It's very common and we all feel stressed from time-to-time, in response to the challenges we face in daily life.
We all have different ways of coping with stress and it's important to find coping strategies that work for you when you start to feel stressed, to help you manage this. MyMind offers a Fun Focus worksheet and a Think Talk worksheet to help you manage stress and talk about your feelings. If you are feeling stressed, the following resources might also be able to help.
Moodjuice
Moodjuice is designed to help you think about emotional problems and work towards solving them.
NHS
Stress can cause many different symptoms. It might affect how you feel physically, mentally and also how you behave. It's not always easy to recognise when stress is the reason you're feeling or acting differently.
Visit the NHS website for advice on dealing with stress, and read about their 10 stress busters.
Every Mind Matters
Stress is something everyone feels at times, especially when dealing with change or life challenges, such as money worries, work issues or relationship problems. A little stress can be a good thing, as it helps us to get things done or focus on something that needs our attention. How we manage stress can make a big difference to our mental wellbeing, and the first step to managing it is to know how it affects us and why. Find out about common symptoms of stress and possible causes, plus get advice on stress relief, and a personalised plan of self-care tips.
Lots of us experience stress when we have to take exams. This might be because you're worried about what grades you're going to get, worried about whether you're doing enough revision, or you may be feeling under pressure from your school or family.
Childline
If you’re feeling stressed about your exams, you aren’t alone. Get advice and tips to help you cope on the Childline website.