![]() “I’ve seen an uptick in diagnosable anxiety disorders that almost incapacitate teens,” said Dr. We’re like many other public schools where student stress seems to be on the rise and is putting teachers like me in a tough position, causing us to second-guess ourselves and ask whether students are really too stressed-or just lacking time-management skills and angling for reduced homework. Though it may seem otherwise, my school isn’t a high-stress pipeline for Ivy League colleges, but a diverse public school that is home to both affluent and low-income students. I’ve heard members of a student panel brazenly explain that they felt burdened by their workloads and simply wanted “the points.” It’s actually become common for student breakdowns to happen and for parents to request their child’s upcoming assignments in advance, knowing they’ll be out of school. I’ve had students who won’t come to school because they don’t want to compound their stress. I’ve taught frazzled high-performers who eschew sleep for flashcards and always seem on the verge of a breakdown. When nonteachers ask me with genuine curiosity, “What’s new with teens?” I usually tell them that every school year, it seems like more of them end up in the hospital.
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