Help Education and mental health
Studying, exams and school life in general can be tough at the best of times. Now we’re having to get our heads round online study, changes with exams and being isolated from friends. Things that usually help us cope might not be in our reach.
Lockdown can leave you feeling stressed, anxious or really low and hopeless. You might be worried about how the exams will be decided or when you’ll get to see your friends properly again.
We’ve found some things below to help you keep going, or to know how to get support if you need it.
Need urgent help?
If you are feeling suicidal or in a crisis and feel like you can’t cope, speak to somebody straight away. If possible, make sure you’re not on your own. There are services open which you can talk to.
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How to de-stress
How to get on top of things when your stress pot is overflowing…
Top tips for de-stressing
How are you feeling?
Specific advice on a range of issues including
… feeling really stressed or worried, feeling very low and feeling like hurting yourself
Read more
Coping with lockdown and the pandemic
Looking after your physical and mental health is more important than ever right now
Read more
MindMate podcast
Listen to young people discussing the challenges of online study and other topics.
Go to MindMate podcast
Exam time real stories
A short MindMate film featuring year 11 students in Leeds talking about the impact of exams.
Watch now
Kooth
It’s normal to feel lonely during this time because we can’t see our friends like we used to. You may feel stressed, concerned or worried about your education. If you’re looking to chat with others, visit Kooth.com for live forums and discussion boards, as well as chatting to friendly counsellors and online team.
Sign up for Kooth
Find local support
Support services for young people are still running during lockdown and information on MindMate is updated regularly
Find out what support is available