Helping Teens Cope with Stress
Starting a new academic year with the renewed pressures of homework and a busy life outside of school can be stressful and overwhelming for many teens. It’s important that they learn to balance their workload and social life and still find time for themselves! In this episode, Nurse Rona and guest host Beth Samuelson, MA, of Student Organizational Services, discuss how families can offer support and encourage healthy habits for handling stress. What would help your teen manage the strains of life back in school?
• W. Keith Sutton, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist with a private practice in San Rafael and San Francisco.
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