1. Helping Kids Manage Their Stress & Anxiety
Mindy McKay, MA, LPC

2. Why are teenagers more stressed and anxious than ever?
Anxiety is the most common mental-health disorder in the United States, affecting nearly one-third of both adolescents and adults! (National Institute of Mental Health)
A survey by the American Psychological Association in 2014 revealed that teenagers are more stressed than adults.
Anxiety and depression are the primary reasons people enter my therapy office.
The rise in anxiety reflects several societal changes and cultural shifts we've seen over the past couple of decades.

4. CAUSES OF TEEN STRESS & ANXIETY
Stress from Academic Requirements
Drastic Hormonal and Physical Changes
Peer Pressure and Social Stress

5. CAUSES OF TEEN STRESS & ANXIETY
Mobile Phones & Social Media
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6. CAUSES OF TEEN STRESS & ANXIETY
Stress due to Family Problems
Traumatic Events
Drastic Changes in Life
Romantic Relationships
Poor Self-Esteem
Peer Pressure

7. CAUSES OF TEEN STRESS & ANXIETY
Unhealthy Competition & Comparisons in Academics, Sports & Extracurricular Activities
Sibling Rivalry
Poor Time Management
Kids aren't learning emotional skills

8. SIGNS OF STRESS & ANXIETY

9. EMOTIONAL SIGNS Depression or general unhappiness.
Agitated, anxious, aloof and irritable.
They get angry and overwhelmed easily by simple things.
Intense mood swings.
Frequent crying spells.

10. PHYSICAL SIGNS Tiredness or fatigue, headaches, nausea and increased
frequency of illnesses and colds.
Appetite changes.
They may lose interest in sports and other hobbies.
Difficulty sleeping or sleeping too much.

11. BEHAVIORAL SIGNS Loss of interest in appearance.
Procrastinating & neglecting responsibilities.
They may seem fidgety and display nervous habits such as nail biting, restless pacing, etc.
Using alcohol, cigarettes, drugs.

12. COGNITIVE SIGNS Forgetfulness & disorganization.
Inability to focus, negative perspective, and poor judgement.
Anxious or racing thoughts.
Difficulty concentrating or making decisions.

13. MANAGING STRESS Sleep Physical Activity Healthy Diet
Improved Study Skills

14. MANAGING STRESS
Support from Parents
Focus on Positives
Talk about it

15. MANAGING STRESS Find Balance With After School Activities
Blow Off Steam
Consider Outside Help

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