Boarding Schools for Girls

According to a survey that was co-sponsored by Bank of America and Seventeen magazine, the nation's current economic doldrums are having a particularly negative impact on the stress levels of teen girls.

An Aug. 12 article by Aisha Sultan of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch provided the following details about the study:

• Teen girls are stressed about the economy (85 percent vs. 75 percent of teen boys), and more about having enough money (88 percent vs. 82 percent of teen boys).
• Teen girls are more likely to be stressed about finding a way to pay for college than teen boys (69 percent vs. 59 percent).
• Teen girls are also more likely to have feelings of anxiety, depression or fear (64 percent vs. 50 percent of teen boys), fights with family (47 percent vs. 31 percent of teen boys), and fights with friends (34 percent vs. 24 percent of teen boys) because of money.

Teen stress and anxiety can lead to a number of additional problems, including substance abuse, depression, suicidal ideation and eating disorders. Mental health experts advise parents to be vigilant for signs that their sons or daughter are struggling -- and to get professional help if the problems persist.

Labels: stress, anxiety, economy

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