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More sleep and family time during pandemic means less depression in teens, research shows

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.

By Madeleine Brand • Oct 14, 2020 • 9m Listen

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.

Madeleine Brand
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Jean Twenge
professor of psychology at San Diego State University

Press Play with Madeleine Brand

More sleep and family time during pandemic means less depression in teens, research shows

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.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

More sleep and family time during pandemic means less depression in teens, research shows

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.

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