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Almost three quarters of adolescents confront depression or anxiety
Manage episode 466691795 series 5409
There's been a concerning rise in depression and anxiety in adolescents, and an Australian study has reinforced the need for change.
In a survey of more than 1,200 students, aged between 10 and 18, a majority reported symptoms of a common mental disorder. And girls seem particularly vulnerable.
The researchers say that at this rate, there’s not enough support for everyone, and we need to invest more in prevention.
Guest/s
- Professor Susan Sawyer, director of the Centre for Adolescent Health at the Royal Children's Hospital
References
1448 episodes
Manage episode 466691795 series 5409
There's been a concerning rise in depression and anxiety in adolescents, and an Australian study has reinforced the need for change.
In a survey of more than 1,200 students, aged between 10 and 18, a majority reported symptoms of a common mental disorder. And girls seem particularly vulnerable.
The researchers say that at this rate, there’s not enough support for everyone, and we need to invest more in prevention.
Guest/s
- Professor Susan Sawyer, director of the Centre for Adolescent Health at the Royal Children's Hospital
References
1448 episodes
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