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Student anxiety

Season 2, Ep. 12
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Get ready to dive into a crucial conversation about mental health! This year's Mental Health Awareness Week (15–21 May) theme is anxiety, and to raise awareness, we bring you an insightful chat with our guests who have been managing anxiety for years. In an enlightening discussion, our Subject Advisors Rebecca and Kate sit down with two former students, Poppy and Beth, who share their personal experiences of coping with anxiety, along with the invaluable help and support they received along the way. Not only that, but they also offer advice to all students who are preparing for exams or facing their next steps and may be feeling anxious or stressed.

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