What is Stressful for Middle Schoolers? - S5 E3

Stress: The body's response to change. Distress is a negative pressure or threat; the "bad" stress. Eustress is beneficial challenge; the "good" stress. 

This week's 8th grade hosts, Ava and Dinora partner up to interview classmates Zach and Aiden. The teens take on the topic of stress in middle school and in life. This is another recurring conversation year-to-year, and for good reason. Specifics this week include academic expectations and standardized tests, high school on the horizon, anxiety and depression, peer pressure, athletics and extracurriculars, body image, COVID restrictions, maintaining friendships, coping strategies, and more.

RESOURCES
Students
Kids Health - Simple definitions and concepts for young people.
Teens Talk About Stress - A resource specifically aimed at teen health.

Parents:
Stress Management & Teens - Facts and guidelines for families.
Managing Stress in Teens - Clarity and quick tips for parents.

Teachers:
SHAPE America - SEL - Social-Emotional Learning resources.
Health.Moves.Minds. - An SEL program from SHAPE America.

Tune in next week as our other two hosts, Saif and Julius, take over with a new topic and a new set of guests. Make sure to subscribe to keep up to date on our podcast episodes throughout the school year.

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