Practical Coping Skills Every Teen Needs for Anxiety

Butterflies in your stomach before a big test? Heart racing during a class presentation? That’s anxiety talking—your body’s alarm system working overtime.

Did you know that about 1 in 3 teens will experience an anxiety disorder before they reach adulthood? It’s as common as acne, yet we talk about it far less.

Anxiety is your brain’s way of responding to stress, physical sensations, and racing thoughts that signal potential danger, even when no real threat exists. While occasional anxiety is nor...