Seven ways to help your teen de-stress

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Seven Ways Your Teen Can De-Stress

Stressed teen

The school year can be a stressful time for teens, with the balance between academics and their social life a major source of pressure. Some stress may feel unavoidable, but regular stress in young people can damage important parts of the brain and cause them to turn to unhealthy coping methods like substance misuse.

April is Stress Awareness Month — a month dedicated to increasing awareness about the causes of stress and ways to control the stress in our lives. To help, we've collected seven healthy, drug-free habits that you can support in your teen.

 

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