Teen anxiety does not always look like worry. It can show up in ways that are easy to miss or misinterpret.

Anxiety looks different for everyone, and what feels supportive to one person may feel overwhelming to another. Still, there are some clear and compassionate ways to show up for someone struggling with anxiety that can make a genuine difference.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder is a mental health condition that involves persistent and excessive worry about many aspects of daily life. Unlike situational anxiety, which usually has a clear trigger, GAD can feel more constant and diffuse. A person with GAD may worry about work, school, health, relationships, finances, or the future even when there is no immediate reason to expect a negative outcome.