#58 Exam Stress Tips

In this episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, Dr. Ciaran Boylan and host Noreen Turley explore strategies for managing exam stress. They discuss how to recognise stress in young people, especially during exam times, and offer advice to parents and guardians on how to provide both practical and emotional support. The conversation aims to help parents and guardians assist young people in effectively navigating the pressures of exam times, as Dr. Boylan shares helpful tips such as maintaining normal routines, ensuring nutritious meals and respecting each individual's coping mechanisms. They also emphasise the importance of self-care and managing expectations. Additional support can be found on https://jigsaw.ie/, https://spunout.ie/, or https://www2.hse.ie/mental-health/.   Produced by GKMedia.ie