{"id":68,"date":"2022-09-02T22:59:25","date_gmt":"2022-09-02T22:59:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/collegeprepmom.com\/blog\/?p=68"},"modified":"2024-10-08T17:20:54","modified_gmt":"2024-10-08T21:20:54","slug":"helping-teens-cope-with-college-prep-anxiety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mominthecity.com\/helping-teens-cope-with-college-prep-anxiety\/","title":{"rendered":"Helping Teens Cope With College Prep Anxiety"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Mental health is important. That is why I am starting off with this post about helping teens cope with college prep anxiety. The college application and admissions process can be stressful. We parents don\u2019t need to add any unnecessary pressure and<\/strong> we need to be proactive if our teens have excessive anxiety.<\/p>\n\n\n

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To help, I sent questions to Prerna Menon. She is a licensed clinical social worker at Repose<\/a>, a reputable therapy practice and wellness studio in NYC. I chose Repose because of their work with teens and parents. I also appreciate their position about academic pressure being a stressor for teens\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Although these societal pressures cannot be controlled for, academic pressure in the home can. This is why parents need to step into supporting their children through their academic journey, and also prioritize and acknowledge the chronic stress and resulting mental health issues experienced by their children.<\/p>\nREpose.com<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

I found Ms. Menon\u2019s answers to be enlightening. The responses not only apply to college prep but also to anxiety in teens overall. I hope that you find this practical advice (for both parents and teens) helpful also!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signs of Anxiety<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Teens have different feelings about preparing for college and anxiety looks different in each person. Are there common signs of anxiety to look out for though? Some stress is normal. When should parents be concerned and\/or seek help for their teen\u2019s mental health-related issues?\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Short answer, yes! Long answer, anxiety has many faces but most often has one presentation. Anxiety may be identified as excessive worry, restlessness, breathlessness, digestive issues, lightheadedness, sweating, trembling, trouble concentrating or focusing on one task, fatigue, and experiencing a rapid heart rate.\u00a0

Other behavioral\u00a0presentations to look out for that may be of concern, may include:<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n