Seventy three percent young men who were gambling since their teenage years were at a high risk of depression in their adulthood.
Depression - Types, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Depression is one of the most common mental disorders affecting approximately 340 million people in the world. No one is immune from depression - it occurs in people of all social classes, all countries and all cultural settings.
Depression is one of the most common mental disorders affecting approximately 340 million people in the world. No one is immune from depression - it occurs in people of all social classes, all countries and all cultural settings.
The boys were asked at the age of 17, 23 and 28 years about possible gambling or depression problems.
A majority of the young men (73 percent) with significant gambling issues also suffer from depression problems, the reports said.
Fast Food Addiction in Teenagers
Food addiction is a growing threat among teenagers. Find out how to combat the problem with preventive tips and strategies for overcoming food addiction.
Food addiction is a growing threat among teenagers. Find out how to combat the problem with preventive tips and strategies for overcoming food addiction.
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Teenage TV Viewing Increases Metabolic Syndrome Risk During Forties
Sedentary life and excessive TV viewing during teenage is likely to increase the risk for metabolic syndrome.
Sedentary life and excessive TV viewing during teenage is likely to increase the risk for metabolic syndrome.
Parents' Suicide Attempt Might Prompt Teenagers
The risk of youngsters attempting suicide is higher if a parent has been treated for mental illness or if a parent has attempted suicide.
The risk of youngsters attempting suicide is higher if a parent has been treated for mental illness or if a parent has attempted suicide.
