The article discusses the detrimental effects of college admissions pressure on teenagers' mental health. Highlighting statistics, it reveals higher rates of anxiety and depression among affluent teens worried about college acceptances. The rankings and reputations of colleges further exacerbate these pressures, leading some students to prioritize acceptance into selective institutions over their well-being. The author emphasizes that parents also feel the strain and suggests that changing the way parents discuss college with their teens can help alleviate this stress, fostering healthier attitudes towards education and mental health.
The pressure to gain admission into prestigious colleges can lead to significant mental health challenges for teens, including anxiety, depression, and substance abuse.
Adopting a more supportive communication style about college can alleviate some of the pressures that adolescents feel as they pursue their education.
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