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Thursday, February 21, 2019

Poll: Anxiety, Depression Major Problems for Teen Majority

Seventy percent of teens see anxiety and depression as a major problem among their peers, according to a Pew Research Center survey.

Bullying, drug addiction, and drinking alcohol are also major concerns, according to the survey of U.S. teens ages 13 to 17.

Getting good grades was the top pressure for teens, with 61 percent saying they felt a lot of pressure to do so. Twenty nine percent said they also felt a lot of pressure to look good, while 28 percent said they felt a lot of pressure to fit in socially.

The survey also found:

5 comments:

HETEROSEXUAL said...

I reckon so

not sure what sex they are

dont know what bathroom to use

safe places instead of dealing with stuff

Anonymous said...

Uncle Joe will pick up their spirits, he will touch them and show them he likes them. 13 to 17 is just the right age for his touchy-feely campaign.

Anonymous said...

Maybe it will reach the magnitude of a national emergency so that the government will limit social media crap and take away cellphones.

Be careful what you vote for, kids.

Anonymous said...

9:47AM
You are an idiot.

Anonymous said...

3:35 NO you are, he spoke the truth, add to it they eat Tide Pods!