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By : Walter Lai, Kayla Kim, and Lumi Park
11/01/25
WHAT IS STRESS?
WHAT IS STRESS?
How many teenagers do you think are struggling under the burdens of stress? Before that, the term stress has to be defined. Stress is an individual's physical and emotional response that follows experiences of pressure, which can be both positive and negative. It is typically categorized into three different types: acute stress, episodic acute stress, and chronic stress. Each of these types of stress has a variety of effects on humans, especially teenagers, which leads back into the question: how much do they struggle with stress? High school students face numerous challenges that build up constant stress for them, up to 75 percent, and ultimately lead to harm.
APPLICATION TO THE REAL WORLD
APPLICATION TO THE REAL WORLD
Stress may seem like just a feeling, but it can have real and harmful effects on our body and brain. When we experience stress, our bodies release hormones like cortisol and adrenaline, which prepare us to face challenges. But when stress lasts too long, these same chemicals can interfere with sleep, weaken the immune system, and even make it harder to concentrate or remember things. In the long run, chronic stress can affect heart health and slow brain development, making it harder for students to learn and stay curious about science. By understanding the science behind stress, we can learn how to recognize it, manage it in healthy ways, and keep our minds ready to explore, question, and discover the world around us.
REAL LIFE STORY OF PEOPLE DEALING WITH STRESS
REAL LIFE STORY OF PEOPLE DEALING WITH STRESS
For Jared Tadla, he states how he “lived underneath the weight of not enough mess. No matter what I achieved” and “ on the outside, I looked like I had it all together. But inside, I was drowning”. Unfortunately, he would later on become exhausted both mentally and emotionally. He described how he became suicidal until he attended therapy which he said was “strongest thing I had ever done”. During his therapy, Tadla stated how he was able to separate his thoughts from the truth and remove the pressures he put on himself. Tadla later went on to write a book and launched a podcast to let people know they aren’t alone in their struggles.
HOW DOES STRESS CONNECT TO OUR MESSAGE?
HOW DOES STRESS CONNECT TO OUR MESSAGE?
Understanding stress directly supports our nonprofit’s mission to promote science education and community well-being. By exploring the biology and psychology behind stress, we help students see how science connects to their everyday lives. Teaching about stress not only raises awareness of mental and physical health but also empowers teens to apply scientific thinking to improve their well-being. Through workshops and educational events, we can show that science isn’t just about formulas, it’s about understanding ourselves and the world. In doing so, we inspire curiosity, resilience, and a stronger passion for learning among young people.
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