Jamshedpur: Suicide prevention centre, Jeevan Jamshedpur, released practical guidelines on Tuesday to help students manage mounting academic pressure as board examinations approach. The advisory emphasizes that exams represent only one part of life and encourages students to maintain emotional balance through healthy study habits and a positive mindset.
Jeevan advises students to adopt disciplined routines, including creating realistic study plans and focusing on thorough revision rather than relying solely on guidebooks. The center highlights the critical role of physical health, urging students to prioritize adequate sleep, nutritious food, and regular breaks. According to the advisory, taking a 10-minute break after every 50 minutes of focused study significantly improves concentration and reduces mental fatigue.
The guidelines specifically caution against last-minute cramming, selective studying, and comparing progress with peers—behaviours that often trigger unnecessary anxiety. Jeevan also reminds students not to let the outcome of a single paper discourage them, advocating for consistency throughout the entire examination period.
Crucially, the centre encourages any student feeling overwhelmed by fear or distress to speak openly with parents, teachers, or counsellors. Reaching out for support is a sign of strength, Jeevan maintains, as it seeks to prevent exam-related stress from escalating into a mental health crisis.
Jeevan has cautioned students against negative conversations and distractions, advising them to study in calm environments and focus on their own preparation strategy. They have also been reminded not to let the outcome of one paper affect their performance in subsequent exams and to remain consistent throughout the examination period.
Jeevan Jamshedpur has particularly underlined the importance of seeking help when feeling overwhelmed. Students experiencing anxiety, fear, or emotional distress have been encouraged to talk openly with parents, teachers, or counsellors rather than suffering in silence. The centre has reassured students that support is always available and that reaching out is a sign of strength, not weakness.
As part of its outreach, Jeevan has made its counselling services accessible throughout the year and appealed to parents and educators to remain sensitive and supportive during the examination season. The initiative aims to prevent exam-related stress from escalating into serious mental health crises and to remind students that their life and well-being matter far more than marks.
Jeevan offers in-person befriending every day from 10 am to 6 pm at its centre located at 25 Q Road, Bistupur, Jamshedpur. Emotional Support through telephone and WhatsApp is also available through dedicated helpline numbers 9297777499 and 9297777500, providing immediate assistance to those facing an emotional crisis.
Do’s And Don’ts during Exams
Do’s
- Set out a study plan and stick to it. Organise the things you want to do and fix your timetable according to it.
- Set achievable goals for yourself. Once you’ve set your goal, work hard towards achieving it.
- Be confident about your preparation. Becoming nervous makes you forget things.
- Be Positive. Tell yourself that you have studied and that you know your lessons.
- Be Thorough in your revision of chapters. Don’t depend merely on the guide books.
- Highlight/ Jot down points you would like to go through again just before exams. It is not possible to revise the full portion again.
- Try to recollect instructions given by teachers in the class. It will help you tackle the questions properly.
- Seek help if needed. Talk to your teachers and parents for guidance in case you need it.
- Take proper rest. Take a 10 min break after every 50 min of sincere studies. It will refresh you and help you concentrate.
- Remember to eat healthy and sleep well during exams. Your body needs energy and rest to perform according to your expectations.
Don’ts
- Don’t study in a place with distractions. Spend quality time with your books.
- Don’t pile up revision at the last minute. Study regularly.
- Don’t go overboard with your studies. Reaching your mind beyond the saturation point can be harmful.
- Don’t do selective study. Avoid leaving out chapters. It may create a setback.
- Don’t compare yourself with others. Device your own strategy and prepare accordingly.
- Don’t talk to peers with a negative attitude. They may panic you.
- Don’t become nervous or panic. If you’ve studied properly, just relax. You’ll be able to answer your papers well.
- Don’t let your performance in one paper affect the next one. Be consistent and answer each paper the best way you can.
- Don’t waste time gossiping with friends. That will create a distraction.
- Don’t enter the examination hall on an empty stomach or feeling tired. Not eating properly or staying up late the night before the exams is not a good idea.
