School-Related Stress

Ages 5 to 10

• Fear of making mistakes or disappointing adults

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• Performance anxiety (e.g., test fear, perfectionism)

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• Peer conflict, bullying, or exclusion

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• Difficulty sitting still or focusing

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• Being misunderstood by teachers

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• School transitions (new grade, new teacher, changing schools)

Ages 11 to 17

• Academic pressure and GPA anxiety

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• Overwhelm with assignments, deadlines, and time management

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• Social anxiety or fear of public speaking/presentations

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• Bullying, cyberbullying, or peer drama

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• Navigating identity at school (e.g., race, gender, sexuality)

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• Pressure from parents, teachers, or self to succeed

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• College or future-related anxiety