Generation Angst . ; Study Shows a Big Rise in Anxiety and Depression . Behavioural Problems More Likely in Boys Than Girls . Exam Pressure and Lack of Jobs Are Blamed . How Us Schools Are Showing This Country the Way

Evening Standard - London › September 13, 2004

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TEENAGERS are now far more likely to suffer behavioural problems and depression than 25 years ago, a disturbing new report has found.

The mental health of young people has declined sharply and the rate of emotional problems such as anxiety and depression has increased by 70 per cent among adolescents.

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Generation Angst . ; Study Shows a Big Rise in Anxiety and Depression . Behavioural Problems More Likely in Boys Than Girls . Exam Pressure and Lack of Jobs Are Blamed . How Us Schools Are Showing This Country the Way

According to the biggest study of its kind conducted in Britain, the chances that 15-year-olds will have behavioural problems such as lying, ...

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