Overwhelmed

Scared

Tired

Nervous

Stressed

Academic Stress - Comparing their success to their peers.

Trouble sleeping - Excessive homework and late-night studying habits.

Social pressure - Not fitting in with other peers and being left out.

Changes - Teens go through puberty and can face overwhelming changes to their bodies.

Family Challenges - Teens can face family conflict, divorce, illness, violence, or financial hardship.

Changing Schools - Moving or dealing with homelessness can make a teen feel bad about their living situation.

Mental Illness - This can affect individuals of all ages, but teens are likely to experience depression or anxiety.

Take deep breaths, stretch, or meditate.

Be active and exercise regularly.

Be organized, accomplish your tasks for the day

Get plenty of sleep.

Try to eat healthy and well-balanced meals.

Slow down and take your time on your assignments.

Connect with people and ask for help.

Set aside leisure time every day.

Listen to calm music.

Hang out with your friends.

Deciding to overwork yourself.

Indulge in comfort/emotional eating.

Impulsively spend money on meaningless items.

Rely on others to do your work.

Excessive screen time and procrastination.

Being physically violent to others.

Isolation and sleeping too much.

Having angry outbursts.

Drinking alcoholic beverages.

Doing drugs and other substances.

Mental health issues (depression, anxiety, etc).

Excessive weight gain or loss.

Memory or concentration impairment.

High blood pressure.

Irritability or aggression.

Insomnia or being unable to sleep for a sufficient amount of time.

The risk of a heart attack or any other cardiovascular issue.

Hair loss, dull brittle, hair, and acne.

Decreased hormone production and libido.

Constipation or bloating.