Teens Want England's Exam System To Change. Teachers Say It's Not That Simple

Children and teens are increasingly struggling to cope as a result of England’s school exam system, a mental health charity has warned. 

YoungMinds claimed exam stress is one of many factors contributing to record numbers of young people seeking mental health support.

Its survey of 1,000 15-18-year-olds taking GCSE or A-Levels this summer found said they 63% found it hard to cope in the lead up to, and during, GCSE and A Level exams.

Of these,  13% had suicidal thoughts  and 13% self-harmed.