Certified counselor offers advice for teens struggling with mental health issues: ‘There is help out there’ – Yahoo Lifestyle Australia

Growing up in a time where dispiriting news is frequent and social media stressors are impossible to avoid, Gen Z is unsurprisingly feeling overwhelmed, even more so than previous generations. In fact, in a 2018 study conducted by the American Psychological Association (APA), a staggering 91 percent of Gen Zers ages 18 to 21 reported experiencing at least one physical or emotional symptom of stress in the past month, compared to just 74 percent of adults overall.
Todays teenagers are more likely…

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