Worryingly young people are consistently telling counsellors exam stress can contribute to depression, anxiety, panic attacks, excessive crying, low self-esteem, self-harming and suicidal thoughts, or even make pre-existing mental health conditions worse. In the UK, children aged between 12 and 15 were most likely to be counselled about exam stress but this year saw the biggest rise among 16 to 18 year olds.
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