Parenting

Teens And Stress

Posted: 2/4/2011

Stress can have a profound impact on a teen’s physiology.

(NAPSI) - The changes teens encounter during adolescence may create significant stress. Rather than share their feelings, many teens struggle on their own, often choosing unhealthy ways to cope.

Because stress affects a teen physically, mentally and emotionally, it is important to monitor a teen’s behavior and intervene when appropriate. The experts at Eckerd Academy, who have more than 40 years of experience helping troubled teens, suggest watching for some warning signs:

• Headaches

• Nervousness

• Rashes

• Stomachaches

• Boredom

• Angry outbursts

• Nightmares

• Sadness or depression

• Fear

• Withdrawal

• Initiating confrontation.

Although one symptom may not be cause for concern, a pattern of these symptoms may indicate a problem. Teens who are preoccupied with problems may also become forgetful, careless and do poorly in school.

For more information, visit www.eckerdacademy.org.