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Study Links GCSE Stress at 15 to Adult Depression

2/18/2026

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Story summary
  • A study indicates increased exam stress at age 15 correlates with depression risk in young adults.
  • Exams are viewed as fair, but the system pressures students with General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSEs) exams in a short timeframe.
  • The government’s plan to cut exam time by 10% is insufficient.
  • Calls for reform emphasize relevant content and the potential abolition of GCSEs to improve engagement and well-being.