EDHA concern guide

Academic & Exam Stress

Academic pressure can affect concentration, sleep, motivation and confidence. Counselling can help students and adult learners develop healthier ways to manage expectations and performance pressure.

People often seek support when...

  • Exam anxiety or panic around performance
  • Procrastination and difficulty starting work
  • Pressure from self, family or peers
  • Low confidence after setbacks

How counselling may help

  • Build realistic study and recovery routines
  • Work with perfectionism and fear of failure
  • Develop emotional-regulation strategies for exams
  • Strengthen confidence and problem-solving

When other care may also be appropriate

Severe anxiety, depression, self-harm thoughts or significant functional decline require appropriate clinical or urgent support.

EDHA is not an emergency service. If there is immediate risk, seek urgent in-person help through local emergency services or the nearest hospital. Government of India Tele-MANAS is available 24x7 at 14416 or 1800-89-14416.

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