Academic Pressure at Age 15 Linked to Depression

The Seven-Year Shadow: How Academic Pressure at 15 Follows Teens Into Their Twenties

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Academic pressure at age 15 linked to depression

Pressure to achieve at school at age 15 is linked to depressive symptoms and risk of self-harm, and the association appears to persist into adulthood, finds a study led by University College London (UCL) researchers.

Experts explain why pressure at school can lead to depression later in life

Researchers found that higher levels of academic pressure on 15-year-olds can see them suffering from depression well into early adulthood

Academic pressure at 15 tied to higher depression symptoms through age 22

Pressure to achieve at school at age 15 is linked to depressive symptoms and risk of self-harm, and the association appears to persist into adulthood, finds a study led by University College London (UCL) researchers.

Academic pressure linked to increased risk of depression in teens

13.02.2026 - Pressure to achieve at school at age 15 is linked to depressive symptoms and risk of self-harm, and the association appears to persist into adulthood, finds a study led by UCL researchers.

Too much school pressure could have lasting impacts on a teen's mental