• I relate to this on a very real level

• trying to do school with extra curriculars is hard

• People often ignore the pressure us students feel

What I know

• That school work can be intense with tests, assignments, homework, etc.

• Family have a lot of expectations for you to do good in school

• The struggle to balance your grades with your social life and to have fun

• Having extracurriculars can be hard to balance on top of everything else

What I need to find out

• facts and stats on teen burnout rates and stress levels

• tips on how to manage

• real life experiences who can relate to this

Who might disagree

• Adults who think burnout isn't real and how they think they had it harder

• people who think its easy to be a teen compared to adults

• Social media shows the highlight reels, not the real stuff

• Seeing everyone’s ‘perfect’ moments can make you feel like your not good enough

• It’s easy to forget that people filter their lives to look better online

• Social media can cause anxiety for people

What I know

• People post only their best moments, not their struggles

• Algorithms promote flashy and exciting content

• Comparing yourself to others is a common but unhealthy habit

What I need to find out

• Specific stats on social media’s impact on teen mental health

• Examples of social media influencers or trends that create pressure

• Tips to use social media in a healthier way

• personal experiences about the effect of social media

Who might disagree

• Some might say social media is just for fun and shouldn’t be taken seriously

• People who feel confident on social media might not get why it hurts others

• Others might say comparing is natural and not a big deal