STRESS is one of the downsides of adult life, but it seems to be an increasingly common problem for teenagers, too.
New research has found that 88 per cent of 12-to-18-year-olds have experienced stress in the past 12 months, and the average teenager feels stressed twice a week. In two thirds of cases, this has led to symptoms of stress-related illnesses including insomnia, eating disorders and depression.
The research, carried out by youth empowerment programme the National Citizen Service (NCS), found it’s not just teens who are feeling anxious – one in five 12-year-olds report feeling stressed about their future plans.
Excerpt from Lisa Salmon’s article in the Irish News– Read more.
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