Most U.S. Teens See Anxiety and Depression as a Major Problem Among Their Peers

[Mosby]

Anxiety and depression are on the rise among America’s youth and, whether they personally suffer from these conditions or not, seven-in-ten teens today see them as major problems among their peers. Concern about mental health cuts across gender, racial and socio-economic lines, with roughly equal shares of teens across demographic groups saying it is a significant issue in their community.

Fewer teens, though still substantial shares, voice concern over bullying, drug addiction and alcohol consumption. More than four-in-ten say these are major problems affecting people their age in the area where they live, according to a Pew Research Center survey of U.S. teens ages 13 to 17.

http://www.pewsocialtrends.org/2019/02/20/most-u-s-teens-see-anxiety-and-depression-as-a-major-problem-among-their-peers/

[demosincebirth]

1. With all the tools, aids, gadgets, cell phones games, no discipline and other time consuming

props in their lives to help them enjoy themselves - it befuddles me. Something is wrong with this society, and I am not down playing serious mental disorders. Years ago we handled bullying, at least I did, and I am not a tough guy, We had drugs and plenty of that other wierd shit that used to pop up every now and then. Basicly, I think, the lack of supervision at home, Now, society demands that both parents work. Now kids are let to do what they want to do. Let me say that this is not in all caes.

[msongs]

2. swimming in a sea of hostile negative entertainment doesnt help them any. nt

[demosincebirth]

3. Thanks, I forgot to add that, which is probably half the problem.