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A study from the Murdoch Research Children's Institute (MCRI) in Australia found 64% of respondents reported at least three episodes of anxiety or depression as teens. A health expert weighed in.
A group of teens. Ephebiphobia is the fear of youth. First coined as the "fear or loathing of teenagers", [1] today the phenomenon is recognized as the "inaccurate, exaggerated and sensational characterization of young people" in a range of settings around the world. [2] Studies of the fear of youth occur in sociology and youth studies.
In a recent survey of teens, it was discovered that 35% of teens use at least one of five social media platforms multiple times throughout the day. [19] Many policymakers have expressed concerns regarding the potential negative impact of social media on mental health because of its relation to suicidal thoughts and ideation. [20]
Between 2014 and 2024, the suicide rate for young Americans aged 10-24 years has risen by 56%, with Black youth experiencing a particularly sharp rise of 78%. [10] Among adolescents aged 10-14, the suicide rate surged by 167% for girls and 91% for boys between 2010 and 2020. [11]
Teens generally get more than 200 alerts on their phones each day, according to a new report from Common Sense Media that studied how teens use their phones — with some getting more than 4,000.
Teens and social media: Half of teens in the U.S. receive hundreds of phone notifications every day, Common Sense Media study finds. What does that do to their brains?
As a youth mental health crisis persists in the US, a new report highlights a significant gap between the level of support that teenagers feel and the amount that parents think their children have.
Teenagers with Eating Disorders' suicide risk is about 15%. Perceived lack of parental interest is also a major factor in teenage suicide. According to one study, 90% of suicidal teenagers believed their families did not understand them. [20] Depression is the most common cause of suicide. About 75% of those individuals who die by suicide are ...