Resources for Youth
Stress is defined as mental or emotional strain resulting from hostile and challenging circumstances. During adolescence, school plays a major role in the stress that teenagers face on a daily basis. While mainly rooted in pressure stemming from academics, social life, relationship changes and more, stress can be exacerbated by poor hygiene including sleep deprivation and improper nutrition.
Select each category below to find resources for school-related stress.
Websites
Articles about College Stress and Tips to Combat Stress
Support
Transition to College
- Tips for the College Transition: What to Expect and How to Prepare
- High School to College Transition: The Freshman Myth
- High School to College Transition: 4 Challenges
- The Transition from High School to College: Before Students Leave Home
- The Transition from High School to College: What the Future May Hold
- 8 Thing First-Year Students Fear About College
- 15 Tips on Conquering Your College Freshman Fears
- How Is College Different From High School? Social and Interpersonal Freedom in High School vs. College
- Numerous helpful articles from Education.com
Apps
- Take a Chill – Tool to manage stress
- Sleep Genius – Tool to achieve better sleep
- Sleep Cycle – Tracks sleep patterns for better “wake-up”
- Anti-Stress Quotes
- Ambiance – “Environment Enhancer” to create ideal atmospheres for relaxation, focus, and more.
Media
Books
Transition to College
- Confessions of a College Freshman – Zach Arrington
- Easing the Transition from High School to College – George Gibbs
- The Real Freshman Handbook – Jennifer Hanson
- Making the Most of College: Students Speak Their Minds – Richard J. Light
- The Everything College Survival Book – Jason Rich
- Coping with Stress in College – Mark Rowh
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