11/23/2025
Teens & Anxiety: Small Steps That Help
Anxiety can feel huge for teens racing thoughts, pressure from school, and big emotions all at once. But simple, everyday strategies can make a real difference.
✨Try a coping strategies notebook
A little binder or journal filled with calm-down ideas teens can use anytime.
💬 Positive self-talk
Swap “I can’t do this” for “I can handle this.” It really does shift the mindset.
🫶 Co-regulation moments
Sitting with someone supportive breathing together, coloring, or talking helps calm the nervous system.
📝Journaling to reset
Write down what feels heavy, then rewrite those thoughts in a more supportive way.
🚶♂️Move your body
A walk, stretching, or quick jumps can release tension fast.
🎲 Coping crafts
Fun tools (like a coping “fortune teller”) give teens quick, go-to strategies when they’re overwhelmed.
Small steps. Daily habits. A growing toolkit.
Teens don’t have to face anxiety alone support and simple practices can go a long way.
