Between packed schedules, constant notifications, and looming decisions about the future, high schoolers today are juggling more than ever before. Unlike past generations, their stress rarely stops when the school bell rings — it follows them home on their phones, in their feeds, and even in their sleep.

For parents, it can be hard to know how to help. But increasingly, experts say that the best time to support teens’ mental health isn’t after they hit a breaking point: it’s before. Therapy, especially when introduced early, can help teens learn how to manage stress, balance their time, and make decisions with confidence.

According to BetterHelp’s 2025 State of Stigma Report, which surveyed over 16,000 people across 23 countries to understand how stigma affects people worldwide, Gen Z is

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