Social media, which can in turn eat away at sleep, could be to blame, researchers believe.
The mental health struggles of Millennials and GenZers have been laid bare in a study showing a spike in rates of depression and suicidal behaviors among young Americans since the mid-2000s.
Women and girls appeared to be at particular risk of mood disorders. For instance, in 2005 13.1 percent of girls aged between 12 and 17 had experienced a major depressive episode in the past 12 months. That rose to 19.9 percent in 2017, or nearly one in five girls. However, Twenge said it was important to remember the study is limited to the U.S. and only explores the mental health disorders included in the survey.
“But there was one change that impacted the lives of young people more than older people—the growth of smartphones and digital media like social media, texting, and gaming,” she said. Further research is needed to understand why girls appeared to be at higher risk of developing depression and anxiety, she said.
Earlier this year, a separate study found teenagers who use cannabis could be at a higher risk of attempting suicide and experiencing depression.
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