Health Check
What’s happening with girls’ mental health?
May 1, 2024
Claudia Hammond discusses the rise in mental health issues among teenage girls, exploring factors like academic pressures and social media. Researchers and psychologists emphasize the need for systemic approaches and early interventions to support adolescent girls' mental health.
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- Higher rates of mental health problems in adolescent girls suggest a need for targeted interventions and support.
- Societal factors like social media, academic pressures, and gender inequality contribute to the gender gap in mental health issues.
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Factors Affecting Teenage Girls' Mental Health
Research indicates a concerning trend in mental health issues among adolescent girls, showing a spike in difficulties during late teens. The disparity between boys and girls in mental health problems is evident, with more girls experiencing probable mental health disorders. Factors such as societal pressures, academic expectations, and exposure to sexual harassment contribute to higher rates of depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and self-harm among girls.
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