What Am I Going Through?
Stress, grief, anxiety, depression, and trauma can affect thoughts, sleep, energy, school, relationships, and the body.
What to know
One difficult day is different from a pattern that keeps interfering with life.
Withdrawal, major sleep changes, hopelessness, panic, risky behavior, or losing interest in things can be reasons to talk with an adult or professional.
You do not need to diagnose yourself to deserve support.
Try it
Track what you notice for a week: mood, sleep, stressors, what helped, and what made things harder.
When to reach out
Share the pattern with a trusted adult, counselor, doctor, or mental-health professional.
Stress & Anxiety in Adolescents
A 60-second NIMH mental-health video about stress and anxiety in adolescents.
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This lesson is educational and is not a diagnosis or a substitute for professional care.