Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Hosted by Madeleine Brand Coronavirus
The percentage of teenagers experiencing depression is lower in 2020, new research shows. Photo by Pixabay
Anxiety tripled compared to the last two years and depression quadrupled, according to the Centers for Disease Control. However, the kids might be all right. The percentage of teenagers experiencing depression is actually lower in 2020, new research shows. Apparently more sleep and family time are having a positive impact on them.
Credits
Guest:
Jean Twenge – psychology professor at San Diego State University, author of “iGen: Why Today’s Super-Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy – and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood” – @jean_twenge
Host:
Madeleine Brand
Producers:
Sarah Sweeney, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Rosalie Atkinson, Brian Hardzinski, Caleigh Wells, Angie Perrin