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Understanding Anxiety in Teenagers

What anxiety can look like in adolescents, and how it differs from everyday stress.

25 August 2026

Anxiety in teenagers doesn't always look like worry. It can show up as irritability, trouble sleeping, avoidance of school or friends, or physical complaints like stomach aches.

Understanding the difference between everyday stress and something that needs support is the first step to helping a young person who is struggling.

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