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   It’s very common for young people to feel stressed out from time to
   time. Stress is a normal part of life and can even be beneficial in
   some situations. However, if you’re worried that your child is under a
   lot of stress and it’s been going on for a while or is affecting their
   everyday life, there are things you can do to help them.

This article can help if you want to:

     * learn about the causes of stress and how it can affect your
       teenager
     * be able to spot the signs of stress in your child
     * help your child manage stress more effectively.

Young people and stress

   Stress is a serious health concern for young Australians. In 2015, a
   research study by Mission Australia found that almost 40 per cent of
   15- to 19-year-olds are very concerned about their ability to cope with
   stress.

   Stress is a normal part of life for teenagers and can be caused by many
   different things. The more we learn about stress, the better able we
   will be as parents to model the behaviours that can help our children
   learn to cope better with stress. Learning about why we get stressed
   and how to manage it more effectively is a great skill for life.

Dr Bill Kefalas explains the warning signs and effects of stress

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Causes of teenage stress

   Why are teens stressed? Common things that teenagers say cause them
   stress include:
     * homework and school (especially exams)
     * expectations and pressure to do well at school from parents and
       family
     * their social relationships with friends and boyfriends/girlfriends
       and the issue of sex
     * life challenges, such as leaving school or getting into tertiary
       studies or employment
     * lack of time - having too much to do, feeling unprepared or
       overwhelmed
     * lack of sleep.

   If you suspect your child is stressed, talk to them to try and
   determine if these or other things are going on. If you can identify
   why they’re feeling stressed, it will be easier to help them address
   the cause and manage their stress appropriately.

Seek support if necessary

   Stress on teenagers can be harmful to their health and wellbeing if it
   seems as though they have been enduring it for a long time. If your
   child has been showing signs of stress, try our suggested strategies to
   support them. However, if your child has been stressed for a long
   period of time, or if nothing seems to be helping, it’s a good idea to
   seek some outside help. Have a chat to your family doctor, or consider
   giving your child an opportunity to talk things over with a counsellor.

   Find things to try to help your child with stress.

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