Managing Stress as an Emerging Adult

Emerging adulthood is a stage within the developmental cycle in which teenagers transition into young adults. This phase of life comes with numerous changes, exciting experiences, and a variety of stressors. Navigating emerging adulthood can prove difficult for many individuals as they begin to explore their identities, pursue post-secondary endeavors, and engage in a variety of personal and professional relationships. While a healthy amount of stress is to be expected, there are also potential risk factors that could lead to increased levels of stress. Identifying coping strategies, evidence-based resources, and ways to connect emerging adults to stress management tools is important to understanding how to best serve this specific population.