Helping Teens Manage Performance Pressure
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 […]
Why Teen Girls Experience Anxiety Differently
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 […]