What are some ways to deal with stress?

Learn practical strategies to manage stress as a teenager, including lifestyle changes, coping mechanisms, and when to seek professional help.

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Understanding Stress and its Effects Stress is a natural reaction of the human body to challenges or demands. It's characterised by psychological, emotional, and physical responses. While a little bit of stress, known as acute stress, can be energising and may help you to meet deadlines or perform well in competitions, chronic stress, which persists over an extended period, can be detrimental to your health. As a teenager, you may experience stress from various sources including school work, exams, family issues, relationships, and concerns about your future. Recognising stress and managing it effectively is crucial not just for your mental...
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