It’s very common for young people to feel stressed out from time to time. Stress is a normal part of life and can even be beneficial in some situations. However, if you’re worried that your child is under a lot of stress and it’s been going on for a while or is affecting their everyday life, there are things you can do to help them.

According to data collected by the American Psychological Association for the Stress in America Survey, teen stress rivals that of adults. Results of the survey show that not only do teens identify that their stress levels are not healthy, but they also underestimate the impact stress has on their mental and physical health.

• For teens, the most commonly reported sources of stress are school (83 %), getting into a good college or deciding what to do after high school (69 %), and financial concerns for their family (65 %).
• Many teens report lying awake at night (35 %), overeating or eating unhealthy foods (26 %), and skipping meals (23 %) due to stress in the past month.
• 40 % of teens report feeling irritable or angry, 36 % report feeling nervous or anxious, 36 % report feeling fatigued or tired, and 31 % report feeling overwhelmed due to stress in the past month.

Being a teenager can be a challenging and stressful time, and it can be pressurizing too the same time. With Peer Pressure, teenagers may feel pressured to fit in with their peers and conform to social norms. This can lead to anxiety, stress, and a fear of rejection. Academic Pressure can lead them to anxiety, stress, and a fear of failure.

There is also Body Image Pressure when they want to conform to societal beauty standards leading to body image issues, eating disorders, and low self-esteem.

Sometimes, teenagers may feel pressure from their families to meet certain expectations or fulfill certain roles which can again lead to stress, anxiety, and a fear of disappointing their loved ones.

During this phase of hormonal changes, teenagers may experience intense emotions and mood swings, which can be difficult to manage. They may also feel the need to conform to emotional norms, which can lead to a sense of isolation and loneliness.

Teenagers may also struggle with developing their sense of self and identity, which can be stressful and confusing. Conforming to certain identities or accepting themselves for who they are can be an added emotional turmoil.

Social media. Today’s children and teens are constantly connected to social media. It’s not surprising that their self-esteem―and worldview ―become connected to responses to social media posts. It’s hard for them not to compare their life and social connections to what they see others posting on social media. The pressures of being included, following a trend, and the virtual world all piles up.

Stress and pressures on teenagers can affect their physical health in adverse ways, such as headaches, gastrointestinal problems, sleep problems, certain skin conditions, and hormonal disturbances in teenage girls. Their immune system gets weakened which makes them more susceptible to illnesses and infections.

How does Homeopathy help to manage stress, pressures, and physical health in teenagers?

Homeopathy can help in managing the pressures of being a teenager in today’s time. At Healing Harmony Homeopathy Clinic, Dr. Prajakta Vaidya and Dr. Preety Shah have helped thousands of teenagers with their physical health as well as mental pressures.

Homeopathy considers the mental, emotional, and physical aspects of a person’s health, making it an effective tool for addressing the mental pressures and stress that teenagers may face. At Healing Harmony, we offer personalized treatment plans based on an individual’s unique symptoms, allowing for a targeted and effective approach to managing stress and mental health issues. Our remedies are safe, non-toxic, and gentle, making them suitable for teenagers who may have sensitivities or allergies to conventional medications.

Homeopathy can help teenagers achieve emotional balance and resilience, enabling them to cope better with the stressors of daily life and improve their overall well-being. Homeopathy can address a range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, and insomnia, helping teenagers to feel more relaxed, calm, and centered.

Homeopathy can support the body’s natural healing processes, helping to strengthen the immune system, reduce inflammation, and improve overall physical health, which can have positive effects on mental health as well.

Here is a case demonstration from the clinic, we had a case of a teenage boy who came to the clinic for Stammering, Agoraphobia, Atopic Dermatitis, and Learning disability.

According to his mother, his siblings put him down. They think he is not good enough and can’t manage his day-to-day life. He does not like male authority. He is always at home and he has stopped going to college. He had a lot of issues growing up- abuse from his father and bullying in school. He went into his shell.  He is extremely close to me.

So, we observed that the patient stammered a lot. It was very difficult for him to converse. He was extremely shy and it was a difficult case-taking process as it was very hard to decipher what he was saying.

It was a case of physical abuse by his father and he couldn’t react at that time because he was young. He had to suppress his emotions and couldn’t express them. 

After a detailed case-taking, we prescribed him a remedy called Boron, and he improved drastically. His stammering was a lot better, dermatitis slowly healed and he was better coping up as a teenager.

We have countless such cases, where Dr. Prajakta Vaidya and Dr. Preety Shah with their skill, acumen, and knowledge have treated teenagers with Homeopathy and their Integrated approaches including Yoga, diet, meditation, and counseling make it a perfect, all-round treatment for one and all.