08/25/2026
Unfortunately in today's world chronic stress, exhaustion, and burnout are not just for us parents. Our world is heavily reliant on technology, so it is difficult for children to learn to properly handle stress, anxiety, and social- emotional development.
Since 2010, there has been a dramatic increase in depression and anxiety (145% girls; 161% boys*) for teens. There is no one correct answer for why this is happening, but here are a few reasons:
🧠 birth interventions causing injuries to the vagus nerve, which is responsible for our rest and digest (parasympathetic state)
🧠 influence of social media
🧠 environmental factors like pollution, noise, overcrowding, etc.
While medications and supplements can provide symptomatic relief, they often fail to address the root cause of the issue. Chiropractic care focuses on adjusting the neurological imbalances, so your body leaves the "fight or flight state". Treatments aren't meant to treat or cure anxiety, but they are meant to help your body go back to homeostasis.
If you would like to learn more about teen anxiety, here is a video discussing how to overcome anxiety drug-free: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rdvEuClROc&t=7s
