A children's charity is offering free, confidential support and advice to pupils in Scotland who are worried about their exam results.
Teenagers across Scotland will get their results on Tuesday for Highers and National exams.
NSPCC Scotland counsellors are poised to help any children with concerns by talking through how they are feeling and offering practical advice via the Childline service.
The charity said counselling sessions at the Scottish Childline bases in Aberdeen and Glasgow for those worried about exam results rose 34% in a year.
It dealt with 263 cases in 2018-19, up from 196 in 2017-18.
Aberdeen base manager Leanne Ferries said: "There can be an incredible pressure for children and young people during the exam period and this can turn to extreme anxiety around results time, especially if their marks don't match up to their expectations or hopes.
"They can often think these exams represent their last chance to make something of their lives but this is certainly not the case and there are plenty of other options for those who do not get the results they expect or need."
She added: "We've heard from pupils who've had panic attacks and severe stress and fear over their exams and potentially not getting the right grades.
"This can lead to depression, excessive crying, low self-esteem or even suicidal thoughts.
"Our message today is that Childline is here to discuss these issues and we would encourage every pupil who has not received the grades they wanted to remain calm and positive, and realise that next week's results are not the end of the world."
Childline's free confidential helpline is on 0800 11 11.
