When we're in a situation that we don't feel we can manage or control, like juggling work and responsibilities, we can often feel stressed. A small amount of stress can be manageable and help us focus on a problem. But stress that's very intense or lasts for a long term can start to cause wider problems.

If you are having persistent difficulties with stress then it is advisable to seek help. Consult your GP if your daily functioning is significantly affected and let your personal tutor or course leader know if your difficulties are affecting your studies.

Useful resources for stress

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Understand how stress can affect you, and where to get support.

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Resources for managing exam stress at university. 

Advice on managing exam stress

Here are some useful tips in a short 14 min webinar from mental health experts Kooth.

 

More wellbeing help

Take a look at our other resources and sources of support for help with everything - from issues with alcohol, to healing from trauma.

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