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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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    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.

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    The full episode

    3 of 5
    On the ballot: Affirmative action and property taxes
    1. 0:00Prop 16 would reinstate affirmative action in California. Is it more likely to pass or fail?
    2. 9:31Understanding property taxes and ‘Frankenstein's monster of propositions’
    3. 19:49More sleep and family time during pandemic means less depression in teens, research showsYou’re reading this
    4. 29:17Want to grab drinks at an LA brewery or winery? Here’s what to do
    5. 38:59Bird songs changed during COVID-19. What it means for their behavior and conservation efforts
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