The Guardian – Carrie Starbuck 
Educators like me will not be surprised at the results of a survey conducted by the Association of School and College Leaders, in which 55% of schools reported an increase in stress and anxiety among their pupils. The pupils I work with to help prepare for exams frequently display signs of stress, despite often not realising this is what they’re suffering from. Aside from a whole host of emotions that young people would rather not be experiencing, stress and anxiety have a significant impact on the brain’s ability to process, learn and retain information. Stressed students don’t make the most effective learners and this creates a negative cycle that we must work to prevent.(more)