Passing on Anxiety to Children

Parents with mental health issues may be passing on anxiety to their children, contributing to the rise in mental health diagnoses among kids. Adults are increasingly diagnosed with anxiety and depression, leading to a potential transfer of these issues to the younger generation. Studies suggest that boys from liberal families experience more anxiety and depression than girls from conservative families. Factors contributing to this include parental anxiety about issues like climate change and the unhealthy environment children are raised in. Simply providing mental health resources without addressing the root causes may not effectively support children's mental well-being.