Why Are Teens More Stressed Than Ever

Today's teenagers are facing unprecedented levels of stress that would challenge even well-equipped adults, but why is this generation carrying such heavy burdens? Pathways Counseling Services examines how dramatic societal changes over the past two decades have created a perfect storm of pressure for modern teens.

From skyrocketing college admission standards requiring perfect GPAs and hundreds of volunteer hours, to economic realities that make a high school diploma insufficient for basic survival, today's teens are navigating adult-level stressors during crucial developmental years. This episode explores how the rise of technology, increased academic competition, and economic inequality have fundamentally changed what it means to grow up in America.

While these challenges have created more resilient and higher-achieving young peo ...