Stress caused by parental pressure
Parental pressure is a huge stressor for teenagers.
(https://www.relationalpsych.group/articles/the-psychological-impact-of-parental-pressure-on-kids-and-teens)
Parents often pressure their kids because they "wanted to be more attentive than their own distant parents had been."
(https://bau.edu/blog/effects-of-parental-stress-on-students/)
BAU states that "your child will constantly look for your
validation. Even a slightly disappointed expression can send them into
a bad mental state; they will start questioning their capabilities,
slowly leading to fear, anxiety, and other mental illnesses."
Social media's impact on stress in teens
Social media can cause cyberbullying, negative body image, and a decrease in mental health, causing stress in teens.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10476631/
The NIH states that "numerous studies on social media's effects have been conducted, and it has been proposed that prolonged use of social media sites like Facebook may be linked to negative manifestations and symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress"
Political stress on teens
A poll taken by the CMI shows that teens who do not support the
current administration report having a "significantly worse
mental health and wellbeing than those who do."
https://childmind.org/blog/political-climate-and-youth-mental-health/
Educational stress on teens
Most US students report that they feel stressed. Dr. Carly Claney
states, "The relentless pursuit of academic excellence can create
an immense amount of pressure. Teens often find themselves in a
juggling act between homework, tests, and the overarching desire to
maintain impressive grades. This academic pressure can contribute
significantly to school stress, undermining emotional health and
well-being."
https://www.relationalpsych.group/articles/exploring-the-impact-of-school-stress-on-teens-emotional-well-being
Financial stress on teens
The NIH states that teens have gained a "better understanding of family finances and financial stress," and that teens often worry about things that their family can afford.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11224139/