"Being a teenager is not easy. Even in the best of times, the teen years are filled with all sorts of changes and uncertainties, making you and other teens feel irritated, fearful, sad, and overwhelmed - sometimes, all at the same time. When stress becomes overwhelming, it can turn into anxiety. Anxiety is an overreaction to stress. It causes persistent worry and feelings of dread, which can negatively affect a person's life. Indeed, stress overload and anxiety are common mental health issues in young people"--.