Stress & Young People

Some of the things that cause young people to become over-stressed include:

• exams
• problems at school or work
• sexual, physical or emotional abuse
• relationships
• new responsibilities
• moving to a new place
• a traumatic event – such as the death of a loved one
• new or chronic illness or disability
• peer pressure, being bullied
• unrealistic expectations from themselves, family, friends or culture
• taking on too many activities
• having too high expectations.