Nearly a million teenage Australians are experiencing depression.
Depression affects twice as many girls as boys…with about one-third of adolescent girls reporting that they feel depressed all the time. However, it’s important to consider that young girls often experience fluctuating hormones during their development, leading them to declare feelings of depression, particularly if prompted by a researcher. Many teenagers might exaggerate their feelings for attention.
Nonetheless, it is accurate to observe that ‘teen angst’ is increasing, with more adolescents expressing unhappiness.
The reason for this decline in happiness is unclear. After all, numerous parents possess their own homes, meaning these teenagers stand to inherit property someday. Moreover, unlike anyone over the age of thirty-six, they won’t face corporal punishment at school like the cane, slipper, or ruler, etc.
With the ability to enjoy all the sports they want, download as much music as they desire, and play the latest video games available, one might wonder why they feel this way.
Additionally, our beautiful country is arguably the best place in the world to live…so what’s the reason for the sadness?
by Susan Floyd
