Effects of Stress
On A Teenage Brain
What is stressing Teenagers out?
- lower grades than students are capable of
- managing time
- school in general
- friendships and relationships
- life after high school
What are the effects of these stresses?
-10% report having lower grades.
-40% reported blowing off responsibilities at home.
-26% reported shaping at classmates or teammates when under stress
-3/10 surveyed reported procrastination due to stress.
Stress Management Techniques of Teens
Many teens do not use proper stress management techniques to help them cope with stress.
Symptoms of Teen Stress
Many teens ( girls especially) have these feelings at some point in one month.
Symptoms of Unhealthy Behaviors
Girls reported having a higher level of unhealthy behaviors due to stress.
How can teens manage stress better?
-exercising once or more a week lowered average stress rate
-reducing the amount of sedentary time
-getting 7-9 hours of sleep each night
-finding something that YOU enjoy… (listening to music, exercising, ect..)
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