The Free Mental Health Guide “Steady Minds: A Results Day Companion” launched by New Anglia University, aims to protect student wellbeing during exam results season, one of the most emotionally charged times of the year
As thousands of young people across the UK prepare to receive their GCSE and A-Level results, a new free mental health resource has been launched to help them manage the emotional impact of results day.
“Steady Minds: A Results Day Companion” is co-authored by Dr. Brandi Niemeier, Vice Dean and Professor of Behavioural Sciences at New Anglia University, and Dr. Amitav Narula, NHS Consultant Psychiatrist. The Steady Minds: A Results Day Companion tool is available free of charge and offers vital strategies to support young people’s wellbeing.
“Results day isn’t just an academic milestone; it can be a mental health flashpoint,” says Dr. Niemeier. “This guide is about reminding students that their worth isn’t tied to a grade and giving them tools to manage the pressure. It also provides tips for parents and teachers on how to support students through exam results season.”
The free guide includes:
- Practical self-care strategies for students (grounding, journaling, managing social media use)
- Advice for parents and carers on how to support their child emotionally
- Tips for schools on embedding wellbeing into results season
- Signposting to mental health services across the UK and US
With rising levels of stress and anxiety among students, the guide encourages a shift in focus from purely academic success to emotional resilience and long-term mental health.
The free tool is available to download now at https://newanglia.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/New-Anglia-University-A-Level-Results-Day-Guide.pdf