The school year can be a really stressful time for teens. Unfortunately, many times young people turn to unhealthy ways to deal with stress— like abusing stimulants and other drugs. In addition, according to a recent DrugFree. Take a look at these seven healthy, drug-free ways your teen can destress.

Sleep Problems in Teens



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Teenagers face a variety of stresses. For some, it is trying to balance a part-time job with mountains of homework. Others may have to help out at home or deal with bullying or peer pressure. Whatever the cause, starting down the road to adulthood has its own special challenges. You can help your teen by learning to recognize the signs of stress and teaching your child healthy ways to deal with it. If you think your teen is under too much stress, you can help your child learn to manage it.


Help your teen cope with stress
Many teens don't get enough sleep, usually because they're busy and tend to skimp on sleep. But sleep problems can keep some teens awake at night even when they want to sleep. Over time, those nights of missed sleep whether they're caused by a sleep disorder or simply not scheduling enough time for the necessary ZZZs can build into a sleep deficit.
This article was updated in March I think I can! By high school and college, many students have run out of steam. Anxiety—the mental-health tsunami of their generation—has caught up with them. For seven straight years it has been the top complaint among college students seeking mental-health services, notes the Chronicle of Higher Education.