Stress ranks sixth among the top 10 health concerns that parents have for children, according to an annual National Poll on Children’s Health. It is natural that parents are concerned; experts say that today’s children and teens are experiencing greater levels of anxiety at earlier ages. Moreover, the study found that one-third of teens say they feel stressed on a daily basis. Yet, how we learn to deal with stress and challenges is an important component of our lifelong mental health. The Stress, Anxiety and Depression Parent Guide provides parents with the definitions, signs and symptoms of various types of stress that children and teens experience. You’ll also find the most up-to-date strategies to help protect children from the harmful effects of stress, anxiety and depression, as well as guidance from health experts regarding what parents can do to support the health and wellness of children and teens.