TEEN ISSUES

Teen Issues

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Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest.

Procrastination is when a person delays a task or puts something off until the last minute or even past the deadline.

Body image refers to how an individual sees their body and their feelings with this perception. Positive body image relates to body satisfaction, while negative body image relates to dissatisfaction.

10 Most Common Issues Teenagers Face Today They suffer from negative body image. They long to belong to supportive and accepting communities beyond their family. They experience stress and difficulty prioritizing and managing their time. They feel lots of pressure from peers, parents, and society to conform to conflicting expectations. They are at risk of mental and physical health issues. They lack good mentors, role models, and heroes. They are tempted to begin unhealthy patterns with drugs and alcohol. They are exposed to on-screen violence and unhealthy social media. They face bullying—online and off. They may participate in risky sexual activity and behavior.