‘Not snowflakes’: Severe mental disorders surge among young people
Severe cases rose nearly two-thirds as suicidal thoughts more than doubled, with researchers urging earlier intervention and action on underlying social causes.
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THESE TRENDS IN ANCIENNES GENERATIONS (2/5) - More sensitive ? More informed about mental health ? Or victims of an ultra-connected and outrageously decomplexed world ? Young people are increasingly pushing the door of specialists.
Teenagers' mental health is deteriorating, says Tel-jeunes. One third of Quebecers aged 12 to 17 say they feel anxiety every week, according to a survey conducted in the spring by the firm Léger and commissioned by the help service. Young girls and LGBTQ+ teens experience even more distress.
Young girls and members of LGBTQ+ communities are among the most distressed groups.
Sydney Morning Herald
‘Not snowflakes’: Severe mental disorders surge among young people
A first-of-its-kind study has found that the prevalence of severe mental disorders among young Australians has increased by about 63 per cent over 15 years, with suicidal thoughts more than doubling.
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