Helping Teens Manage Performance Pressure

A young woman standing and speaking to a small group of people seated in a circle.

For some teens, “doing well” can start to feel like never doing enough. Grades, sports, extracurricular activities, friendships, college expectations, and social media can create a sense of constant evaluation. Although motivation and ambition can be healthy, performance pressure may become emotionally overwhelming when achievement begins to feel closely connected to a teen’s sense of […]

When Anxiety Starts Affecting Your Work

A professional woman in a business suit sitting at a desk with a laptop, rubbing her eyes with both hands.

Many professionals experience occasional stress at work. However, when anxiety becomes persistent, it can begin to interfere with productivity, focus, and overall well-being. For high-achieving individuals, this can be particularly frustrating because they may feel capable yet internally overwhelmed. Signs Anxiety May Be Impacting Your Work Work-related anxiety may appear in several ways, including: High-functioning […]

Why Teen Girls Experience Anxiety Differently

A young woman with braided hair sitting on the floor by a window, looking at her smartphone.

Anxiety is a common mental health concern during adolescence. Although anxiety can affect teens of all genders, adolescent girls may experience particular pressures related to social expectations, peer relationships, identity development, and the changes that accompany adolescence. These experiences vary from one individual to another. Understanding the pressures a teen girl is navigating can help […]