Students receiving Leaving Cert results urged to prioritise their mental health

Shauna White and Natalia Sieradzk, both pupils of the Nagle Community College, Cork, will access their Leaving Cert results online. Picture: Dan Linehan

Leaving Cert students are being urged to prioritise their mental health as they receive their exam results on Friday.

The occasion brings with it a number of feelings, including anxiety, being overwhelmed, and for some, disappointment.