Pressure: True Stories by Teens About Stress (Real Teen Voices) - Softcover

Stress hits these teens from all angles: pressure at school, at home, and in their relationships. The writers describe their stress relief techniques, including exercise, music, writing, and more, and offer inspiring examples of perseverance. Includes tips for cooling down. 
 
Real Teen Voices Series
Teens open up to tell personal stories that tackle difficult, real-life issues. Direct, revealing, and often raw, these voices will ring true for any teen reader who has faced bullying, anger, or stress. Each piece has been selected and edited to appeal to reluctant and emerging readers as young as seventh grade. Readers will be inspired by the writers’ courage and strength in working hard to overcome problems both large and small.

Youth Communication is a New York–based nonprofit organization that teaches writing, journalism, and leadership skills to inner-city teens. Its mission is to help marginalized youth develop their full potential through reading and writing, so that they can succeed in school and at work and contribute to their communities.