Can I talk to someone if school is making me unhappy?

Feeling unhappy at school is common for teens. This article explains why it happens, shares a students story, and offers simple, supportive strategies to talk to someone and find the help you deserve.

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  • Suitable for members aged 12-17
  • 8 minute read
  • 1,456 words (3.6 sides of A4)
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School can be a tough place sometimes. Whether it's stress from exams, pressure to fit in, friendship dramas, bullying, or even just feeling like you're not good enough there are lots of reasons school might be making you unhappy. If you're feeling overwhelmed, low, anxious, or just not like yourself, it's important to know one thing: you are not alone, and yes you absolutely can talk to someone. Being a teenager means dealing with a lot of change all at once. You're growing, learning, figuring out who you are, and trying to make big decisions about your future. When school...
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