Stress: The New Crack

By: Faith, Dalia, Sunny, Jessie

To be overwhelmed or over worked, mentally, physically, and emotionally by many activities at once

What does It Mean to be Stressed??

Symptoms Disbelief and shock Tension and

irritability Difficulty making

decisions Loss of Appetite Anger Sleep Difficulties

Root Causes School/Homework Family Social Life Lack of Time Sports/Extra

Curricular Activities

Symptoms and Root Causes Of Stress

About 20% of teens will experience depression BEFORE Adulthood

Adolescent females are 3 times more likely than males to experience a past year major depression

85% of young people say they’ve felt stressed at some point

Boys, only 17% sought support to deal with their stress, and 22% of girls do

Some Statistics About Stress

Make it mandatory that counselors not only talk about college plans, but also about student’s personal situations

The THC will have to work with Counselors and Principals

This is addressing mental wellness

Solutions

Field Days or Other fun activities after big exams

The THC will work with the principal, staff to organize the activities

This addresses physical as well as mental and emotional wellness

Solutions

Stay active Avoid alcohol and drugs to cope Talk with Family, friends, co-workers, and

others who can support

Tips for Coping with Stress