How rising levels of anxiety in teens might support the rise of CBD

While CBD is new and unpredictable, its focus on wellness is paying off Stats and data show that anxiety and stress levels in teens are on the rise. iStock / Getty Images Plus People have never been more transparent about their mental health issues than they are today. And encouragement from a variety of sources — clothing brands, restaurants, apps and more — have made us all aware of mental health diseases that were previously kept under wraps. What previous generations deemed as private have now become a source of unending memes. People below the age of 30 are reaping the benefits of this culture while also coming forward with their own stories of mental health. Stats and data show that anxiety and stress levels in teens are on the rise, perhaps because they’re encouraged to report these feelings. These stats are interesting when you consider that alcohol consumption, underage sex and cigarette use have been steadily decreasing. How rising levels of anxiety in teens might support the rise of CBD

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