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Supporting a young person during the holiday period

12/17/2020

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The holidays can be a time of real stress for young people. Here at Youthline, November and December are typically the busiest months for young people reaching out to our Helpline for support.
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Research shows that family and friends are the most important support networks for young people who are struggling. That’s why it’s so important that family and friends check in with the young people in their lives during this time.
To help, we’ve put together this guide of ways to support young people during the holiday period:​

Check-in and listen

​It’s important to let young people know that you are always there to listen to what is going on for them. Check-in with the young person in your life often and do your best to listen to what they have to say without judgement.

Keep them connected

​Encourage the young person in your life to stay connected with friends and support networks. Remember that staying in touch might involve seeing friends and family in person, as well as online.

Keep to a routine

​Help to keep a regular routine for eating, sleeping and exercise. Research shows all these factors are crucial in supporting mental wellbeing.

Be ready to negotiate

​The summer can be a busy time of year with a lot of family and community events. While spending time with family and friends helps to keep us connected, it can also lead to stress and anxiety for some young people. Be open to negotiating with young people around events with family and friends and let them know that their wellbeing is a priority at this time.

Talk about your feelings

​Normalise talking about feelings and let young people know that it’s ok to not feel ok. Reducing stigma around mental health is crucial in helping young people feel safe to reach out for support when they need it.

Let them know where to get help

​Discuss the ways the young person in your life can seek support if they need it. This could be by talking to you, a family member, friend or a support service like Youthline.
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How to deal with pressure and expectations

2/5/2019

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As a student, you can experience tremendous pressure to perform and excel. From exams and music lessons, to the sports field and beyond, pressure to succeed can come from many directions.

If you’re feeling pressure from an external source that’s making you feel anxious or concerned, it’s important you acknowledge that and find ways to manage it. Here are our tips for dealing with pressure.
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Where can pressure to perform come from?

Pressure and expectations come from many different places, usually by people who care about you and want you to succeed. Parents, friends, teachers, coaches, relatives, teammates, and even you yourself can cause stress and anxiety that can cause problems in your life.

What can you do?

If pressure is causing you to worry and affecting your study, you should take action. We recommend:

  • Talking to the parties involved about the pressure they’re putting on you and how it makes you feel. Explain that you want to do well, too, but their behaviour is having the opposite impact. Give them practical things they can do to help you succeed: For example, preparing healthy brain food, or letting you off certain chores during the exam period so you have more study time.
  • Schedule in relaxation time. For exams and other periods where you experience a lot of stress and pressure, it’s important to ensure you get time to yourself or with your friends where you can relax and stop thinking about the pressure.
  • Remind yourself that it's okay if you didn't do as well as you had hoped. Bombing one exam or missing one goal won’t impact the rest of your life, and you’ll likely forget it even happened in a few years’ time.
  • Focus on your goals. If the people pressuring you won’t stop, learn to tune them out by focusing not on what they expect, but on what you want. Remind yourself what you enjoy about the activity or what goal you’re striving for. Go after your own dreams and don’t worry about what others think.
  • Talk to someone you trust. Talking helps get these things off your chest. Speak to a counsellor, helpline, friend, or someone you trust about how you’re feeling.

Pressure from outside can take the fun out of your favourite activities and make studying even more difficult. If you’re being pressured, talk to someone you trust and take steps to relieve the pressure, before you burst.
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