- posted: Sep. 05, 2025
Anxiety works like a mental alarm system—only sometimes that alarm gets stuck on high. For teens, this often shows up as racing thoughts (“What if I fail this test?”), dread about social situations, or physical symptoms like stomachaches before school. When anxiety takes over, even everyday routines like finding a seat in the cafeteria or speaking up in class can feel overwhelming.
The truth is, your teen has to go to school anyway. That’s why therapy can be so powerful: it helps them safely face those fears and re-train their brain to feel calmer and more in control.