Mental health

Youth and the psyche: when the pressure becomes too great

Many young people are still suffering from the consequences of the pandemic.

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The number of adolescent patients with mental illnesses has risen in recent years. Depression, anxiety and eating disorders are just some of the many challenges facing young people today. The "Krone" asked medical experts for advice on what parents can do in such situations.

As a teenager, you already have a hard time: your emotions are going crazy, your parents are annoying - and what do you want to do with your life anyway? When pressure, anxiety and excessive demands are added to this, it can quickly lead to psychological stress.