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Laura Nicholson, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, Edge Hill University

GCSEs: what to say and what to avoid if you want to help teenagers combat exam anxiety

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GCSE exams are under way and many students will be feeling the pressure to get the grades they need to pursue their education or employment goals.

They may be experiencing exam anxiety, which is linked to lower performance in exams and lower wellbeing.

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