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New Survey Reveals Steep Rise In Anxiety And Depression Among Young

Thursday, 7 April 2022 09:52

68% of Generation Z say depression and anxiety are the biggest issues facing their generation.

A new survey shows feelings of anxiety among young people have increased by more than 110% in the past two years.

The research by Young Social Innovators shows 32 percent of people aged 12 to 27 years old describe their mood as anxious, a 133% increase since 2019.

The study surveyed more than a thousand people from so called 'Generation Z', who were born between 1995 and 2010.

68% say depression and anxiety are the biggest issues facing their generation, while 60% were worried about their future.

Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist, Dr Colman Noctor, says young people are also worried about money and their careers:

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