GENERATION STRESS
Today’s teens are under more stress today than ever before. Consider this: According to the annual “Stress in America” survey by the American Psychological Association (APA), American teens (age 13 to 17) report experiencing stress at unhealthy levels, appear uncertain in their stress management, and experience symptoms of stress in numbers that mirror adults’ experiences.
These findings are especially sobering when paired with research that suggests physical activity, nutrition and lifestyle are also affected by stress in teens.
When it comes to development, adolescence has always been a challenging period defined by physical, cognitive and social changes. It’s also an awkward stage where children struggle to build their own identity, seek independence, and learn