Why teen stress?
If you think today’s teens are stressed, you would be right. There has been some solid research which shows that teens are the most stressed generation. We are going to do something about that and you can too!
Facts about teens and stress
Here are some facts about teens and stress from a study by the American Psychological Association about teens and stress in the US (2013):
Impact of stress on teens
It makes it hard to learn! Stress affects learning, retention and overall academic performance.
Chronic stress in teens can lead to depression and anxiety disorders.
Chronic stress has also been found related to pain, increased stress often exacerbates headaches and stomach aches in teens.
Helping teens with stress
Check out these resources to help teens with stress and to learn more.