Contains subject matter which individuals may find upsetting.

Coping with exam stress/anxiety

RSHE (PSHE)

Mental wellbeing: Recognising problems and seeking support

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, physical illness, mental illness, bereavement or death, divorce, organ donation

A coping mechanism is using a conscious or unconscious adaptation to stress.

Which of the following is NOT a good coping mechanism for exam stress?

Self-help is using your own effort or resources to achieve things. Is this definition correct?

Deliberate isolation from friends and family

Which of the following are signs that someone's exam stress and anxiety requires more than self-help?

Everyone experiences exam stress and anxiety at some point in their life.

Which of the following might be ways to cope with exam stress?

Anxiety is a feeling of unease, like a worry or fear, that can be mild or severe.

Anxiety is a state of happiness and satisfaction.

Which option below is a definition for 'anxiety'?

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Contains subject matter which individuals may find upsetting.

Adult supervision suggested.

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