Stress Management Strategies for Adolescents to Improve Mental Health

Sanju Verma, Manju Gera

Abstract: Today in the world of excellence, every one experiences some kind of stress in their lives. Even children are not the exception as they experience stress from both home and the school which poses pressure on them to perform better beyond their ability. This pressure causes depression, frustration, anxiety and helplessness like problem in their lives. It is at this stage very necessary to implement stress management strategies like deep breathing, progressive muscular relaxation, positive self talk etc. so that children can learn to manage stress at the very young age.

Keywords: Adolescents, Mental Health, Stress Management Strategies, Deep Breathing, Progressive Muscular Relaxation and Positive Self Talk