Private reading for ages 14–17

When Study Pressure Feels Overwhelming

Pause, reconnect with the present moment, choose one small next step and tell a trusted adult how the pressure is affecting you.

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What you can do now

  1. Check whether you are safe; real breathing difficulty, chest pain or fainting needs immediate medical help
  2. Move near a safe person and notice what you can see, hear and feel
  3. Choose one task that can be done in a short block
  4. Tell an adult if pressure is affecting sleep, school or safety

Trusted adults

  • A safe parent, caregiver or relative
  • A teacher, school counsellor or other responsible school adult
  • A qualified health or mental-health professional