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Distracted Minds: How Short Attention Spans Fuel Procrastination and Stress
By: Siya Shetty The Impact of Attention Span, Procrastination, and Stress in Teens If you’ve ever sat down to start your homework and found yourself scrolling through your phone instead of doing your work then you know how short attention spans can make it tough to focus. Procrastination is actually very common, it happens when…
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This is Your Inner Sign as a Teen to Reflect, Rest, and Recharge
By: Sruthi Kanchi Introduction: Become Enlightened ✨ “Self-care means giving the world the best of you instead of what is left of you.” said Katie Reed. No part of what she said was disagreeable. Being in the 21st century meant acing the hardest classes, earning national awards, being accepted into top colleges, and everything after…
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Technostress : Navigating Psychological Impact of Technological Advancement
By: Deepika Solanki INTRODUCTION Living in a hyper-connected era, instant tech rewards make self-regulation challenging. Being glued to our phone or obsessing over new tech may indicate technostress, negatively impacting mental health and overall psychological well-being. The relentless pace of technological advances and constant connectivity disrupts work-life balance, emphasizing the need to recognize and manage…
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Social Anxiety following COVID-19: The Hidden Mental Health Toll on Teens
By: Alison Chavez Introduction Five years after the world went into lockdown, the pandemic may seem far in our rear-view mirror. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a lasting impact that many are completely unaware of. Many teenagers spent their formative years in isolation, missing out on social interactions and classroom dynamics that shape our…
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Trapped in a Loop? Facing the Exhaustion of OCD
By: Amy Mao The Battles Teens Fight with OCD Behind the pressures of school and social life, many teens face the hidden challenges of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, or OCD. In fact, about 3 out of every 100 teens are diagnosed with OCD, though the actual number is likely higher due to stigma and underdiagnosis (ADAA, 2025).…
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The Sleep-Deprivation Cycle: How Teens Can Overcome Stress and Exhaustion
By: Varenyaa Srivatsan INTRODUCTION Let’s face it- sleep deprivation is real and very common. The pressure that teenagers face to finish assignments and study for an endless amount of exams while maintaining perfect grades is an universal experience. Sleep deprivation may seem harmless at first – after all, it’s only a couple hours of staying…
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When Grades Become a Burden: The Psychological Toll of Academic Pressure on Teens
By: Ahana Ahad Introduction: Carrying the Invisible Weight Grades are no longer just letters or numbers; for many teens, they are invisible weights pressing down on their backs. From the early days of middle school to the brink of adulthood, adolescents navigate a world where marks often define worth, success, and even identity. According to…
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