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The research shows that 1 out of every 5 teens today has a diagnosable anxiety disorder. Many adults, understandably, ask : “Why is the rate of anxiety among teens increasing so drastically?”

In this podcast and blog post I offer a few of the major causes including:

  • Overcommitment
  • Managing various expectations
  • Overuse of media
  • Over exposure to violence
  • Genetic factors