Girls often suffer from internalizing disorders like anxiety and depression, turning difficulties inwards, making themselves miserable. Boys, on the other hand, tend to exhibit externalizing disorders, engaging in violent behavior, deviant behavior, and substance use when facing psychological issues. While both genders are experiencing an increase in depression rates, the impact is greater for girls with rates as high as 20%, compared to 7% for boys.
Jonathan Haidt is a social psychologist, professor, and author. His latest book, "The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness," will be available March 26.
www.jonathanhaidt.com
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