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High School is the Biggest Cause of
Teen Stress

One in Five Teens Is Clinically
Depressed

High Levels of Stress Lead to Suicide

Discussing Stress With Your Teen is helpful

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1. School work (68%)

2. Parents (56%)

3. Friends’ problems (52%)

4. Romantic relationships (48%)

5. Drugs in the neighborhood (48%)

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Headache

Muscle tension or pain

Chest pain

Fatigue

Change in sex drive

Stomach upset

Sleep problems

Feeling overwhelmed

Irritability or anger

Sadness or depression

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Smoking
Drinking too much
Overeating or under eating
Zoning out for hours in front of the TV or computer
Withdrawing from friends, family, and activities
Using pills or drugs to relax
Sleeping too much
Procrastinating
Filling up every minute of the day to avoid facing problems
Taking out your stress on others

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1. Ask yourself what you can do about the sources of your stress. Think through the pros and cons. Take action where you can.

2. Keep a positive, realistic attitude. Accept that although you can't control certain things, you're in charge of how you respond.

3. Stand up for yourself in a polite way. Share your feelings, opinions, or beliefs, instead of becoming angry, defensive, or passive.

4. Learn and practice relaxation techniques. Try breathing exercises,

5. excercise regularly. You'll feel better and be more prepared to handle problems.

6. Eat healthy. Avoid too much sugar. Focus on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein. When you're stressed, you'll probably want less-nutritious foods, but if you overdo them, they'll add to your problems.

7. Try to manage your time wisely.

8. Say no, where you can, to things that would add more stress to your life.

9. Make time for hobbies and interests.

10. Get enough rest and sleep. Your body needs time to recover from stressful events.

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1) peer pressure
2)homework and studying
3)drug/alcohol influence
4) parents arguing
5)test/standerized tests
6) having a date with bf/gf

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a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances.