On the surface China appears to be doing slightly better than other parts of the world when it comes to the youth mental health, as their rate of mental illness among children is 15% compared to 20% in other nations. However, further research and investigations have shown that China still needs to continue to improve their psychiatric preventions and interventions as certain mental health conditions such as anxiety disorders are on the rise.
While the article "China struggles with mental health problems of 'left-behind' children" explores varying opinions as to why certain mental health conditions are increasing, one in particular has stood out to researchers and mental health professionals alike ... the "left behind" children. As the article explains, often parents have to move to find work, and many end up leaving their children at home when they do.
"Almost 50% of these "left-behind" children suffer depression and anxiety, compared with 30% of their urban peers ... they are also more likely to suffer from mood swings and stress ... "Left-behind children usually have inferiority complexes, lower self-esteem and lower confidence. Many appear to lack security and are too afraid or feel too much anxiety to interact with other people""
While the article "China struggles with mental health problems of 'left-behind' children" explores varying opinions as to why certain mental health conditions are increasing, one in particular has stood out to researchers and mental health professionals alike ... the "left behind" children. As the article explains, often parents have to move to find work, and many end up leaving their children at home when they do.
"Almost 50% of these "left-behind" children suffer depression and anxiety, compared with 30% of their urban peers ... they are also more likely to suffer from mood swings and stress ... "Left-behind children usually have inferiority complexes, lower self-esteem and lower confidence. Many appear to lack security and are too afraid or feel too much anxiety to interact with other people""
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