The impact of stress on young people: causes and consequences

Nowadays, stress is becoming increasingly widespread, with statistics revealing alarming trends. One in three adults reports feeling stressed every day, while young people experience stress at significantly higher levels compared to previous generations. This phenomenon may be a consequence of the intense pressure placed on teenagers, who are often made to believe that they "must" accomplish certain tasks, internalizing a perfectionistic mindset - that they "must" do everything, excel at everything, and achieve flawless results in all areas of life.