Support with exam results
August 15, 2025
Waiting for exam results and getting the results can be a time where you feel a lot of different and powerful emotions.
AS Level, A-Level and T-Level results are out on 14 August with GCSE results being published a week later on 21 August. If you’re feeling anxious or worried about your exam results, you are not alone.
It’s important to look after yourself at this time. Be kind to yourself.
If you’re struggling, speaking to someone, such as a parent, a friend, can help. It’s likely that your friends will be experiencing the same worries so try speaking to them about how you feel. Your family members have been through these experiences themselves before so can offer a reassurance.
Sometimes you might need some extra help. There are support services available who can help, no matter how big or small your concerns are.
Kooth
Kooth is a free online counselling and wellbeing support service, which is available to all young people aged 11-25 in Portsmouth. Young people can chat to the team via live chat or message. The site is available 24/7 with counselling available 12pm – 10pm on weekdays and 6pm – 10pm on weekends.
Place2Be
Place2Be have created a guide to help you navigate exam season, including tips and advice for revision and how to spot the signs of stress here. You can explore their website here.
Mind
Mind has lots of useful advice on their website, including information on exam stress and how it might be affecting you here. They also have some tips on how to manage stress and where you can find support.
Young Minds
Young Minds offer helpful advice on their website to help you cope with stress in the lead-up to and during exam season, including tips from young people. Explore their support for exam stress here.
And remember…
If you have a child or young person who is about to receive their GCSE, A-Level or other exam results, this can feel a tense, anxious and unsettling time for you too. You are not alone either.
Anyone aged 16 and over can call the Portsmouth Mental Health Hub for self-care advice and connection to mental health and community support services. Call 0300 123 6621 Monday to Friday (8am-6pm) or chat online at www.mentalhealthinportsmouth.co.uk/contact
