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02 Nov 2020
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Tips for supporting your child in times of stress...

With many Year 12 students participating in exams it’s a timely reminder to us all to think about how we can effectively support our young people. 
 

FOR PARENTS

  • Be available without being intrusive.
  • Spend regular time with your children.
  • Show that you are interested in what’s happening in their life and try not to focus on things that you think are a problem.
  • Take their feelings seriously – show empathy, listen carefully and don’t judge.
  • Encourage and support positive friendships. 
  • Let them know that you love them.
     

Also provided below are some tips for our young people.

FOR STUDENTS:

  • Learn new ways to handle tough times. Taking time to think about how you’re handling tough times is important.
  • Get into life. Keep doing the stuff you love to do and the things that are important to you.
  • Connect. Spending time with family, friends (including pets) and people in your community can help strengthen your mental health and wellbeing.
  • Stay active. Make time to take a break from study or work or hanging out.
     

FOR EXAM STRESS

  • Find a quiet place to study without distractions.
  • Find out as much as you can about the exam to prepare.
  • Learn to make “mind maps” and use them to collect ideas and thoughts, use bright colours to help remember important links.
  • Take regular short breaks – use this time to have a drink or something to eat, or play with a pet.
  • Ask for help – if you’re having trouble with studying ask a teacher, friend, sibling or parent to help.

 

Extract from: Mental health challenges loom for students at the end of historic school years

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