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Stress (7 found)

All stories originally appeared in Youth Communication magazines: YCteen, which is written by New York City public high school students, and Represent which is written by and for youth in foster care.

Stressed Out? Try This!

Represent writers share tips on how to relieve stress, from meditation to writing to watching comedies. (full text)

Poetry Keeps Me Calm

Writing poetry helps Ashunte control his anger. (full text)

Stress Relief Techniques

A therapist explains several stress reduction techniques, including thought-stopping, belly-breathing, and progressive muscle relaxation. (full text)

Books Got My Back

Janae escapes from her troubled family by reading books. (full text)

How to Deal With Stress

Jennifer interviews a social worker for tips on how to deal with stress. Her advice includes healthy eating, avoiding drama, and talking it out. (full text)

Nature Is My Salvation

Emily finds that walking in nature lifts her spirits. (full text)

Yoga Relaxes Me

Niya accepts a friend’s offer to try yoga for relaxation. She is skeptical at first but finds that yoga does relieve her stress and anxiety. (full text)

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