A study by the American Psychological Association (APA) found that teens report stress levels similar to adults.1 This means teens are experiencing significant levels of chronic stress and feel their stress levels generally exceed their ability to cope effectively.
Stress can also affect health-related behaviors. Stressed students are more likely to have problems with disrupted sleep, poor diet, and lack of exercise. This is understandable given that nearly half of APA survey respondents reported completing three hours of homework per night in addition to their full day of school work and extracurriculars.