Yet teen stress is an important
health issue. The early teen years are
marked by rapid changes—physical,
cognitive, and emotional. Young
people also face changing relationships
with peers, new demands at school,
family tensions, and safety issues in
their communities. The ways in which
teens cope with these stressors can
have significant short- and long-term
consequences on their physical and
emotional health. Difficulties in handling
stress can lead to mental health
problems, such as depression and
anxiety disorders.