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Exam stress 'among teen suicide causes'

   By Michael Buchanan Social Affairs Correspondent, BBC News
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   Stressed boy sitting an exam

   Exam pressures and physical health problems, like acne, are major
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   Speaking about the report's findings, lead researcher Professor Louis
   Appleby said: "There are often family problems such as drug misuse or
   domestic violence and more recent stresses such as bullying or
   bereavement, leading to a 'final straw' factor such as an exam or
   relationship breakdown."
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   It says that most of the calls, texts and emails it receives relate to
   exam stresses.

   "I think the pressure on young people in increasing," says Mr Flynn.