Common Triggers of Stress or Anxiety in Children & Teens
Academics: grades, academic pressures, large projects, time-management, organization, difficulty getting started on work, college decisions Transitions: elementary to middle school; middle to high school; changing schools; moving homes; helper changes; parent travel; changes to the daily routine Family matters: sibling dynamics, unclear expectations, money worries, parent job changes, home stability, relationships, and safety Relationships: friend group dynamics, difficulties making friends, peer pressure, friends moving, dating relationships or pressures, and social media |
Signs to Watch For; especially when multiple symptoms are present at the same time
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