PROSEF 2017.1

Findings from Stress in America^TM: Are Teens Adopting Adults Stress Habits? suggest that unhealthy behaviors associated with stress may begin manifesting early in people’s lives. Teens report that their stress level during the school year far exceeds what they believe to be healthy and tops adults average reported stress levels. Even during the summer – between Aug. 3 and Aug. 31, 2013, when interviewing took place – teens reported their stress during the past month at levels higher than what they believe is healthy. Many teens also report feeling overwhelmed – 31 percent – and depressed or sad – 30 percent – as a result of stress. More than one-third of teens report fatigue or feeling tired and nearly one-quarter of teens report skipping a meal due to stress. Despite the impact that stress appears to have on their lives, teens are more likely than adults to report that their stress level has a slight or no impact on their body or physical health of teens or their mental health.

Disponível em: <www.apa.org/news/press/releases/>. Acesso em: 10 out. 2016. Adaptado.

De acordo com a pesquisa “Findings from Stress in America”, o nível de estresse dos adolescentes entrevistados

é maior do que a média do estresse reportado por adultos.
está dentro dos limites do que eles consideram saudável.
tem um impacto relevante na qualidade de sua saúde física e mental.
contribui para a redução de produtividade na escola e atividades esportivas.
resulta em sérios transtornos depressivos que interferem em suas atividades cotidianas.