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One in four teenagers show signs of depression: poll
Poll results released by an NGO on Sunday suggest that around one in four secondary school students could be suffering from symptoms of "medium to severe" levels of depression and anxiety.
The Baptist Oi Kwan Social Service asked more than 1,800 students to fill in self-evaluation forms between November and March.
It found that 25.9 and 22 percent of students showed signs of depression and anxiety respectively, compared to 25.5 and 20.5 percent last year.
A little more than 20 percent of them also said they felt stressed out.
The NGO's clinical psychologist, Jeff Kei, said the findings are concerning.
"Nowadays, there are so many changes in society. For example, we're adapting to new technologies such as AI," he told RTHK.
"So the fast-paced society and numerous changes definitely add to the stress of teenagers."
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Even teenagers now battle hypertension …Victor Opuni cautions
Monitoring the health vitals regularly to assess how well the body is functioning, and detecting early signs of illness, are important lifestyle habits Ghanaians must imbibe to remain healthy and avoid Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs).
According to the Laboratory Manager of the Kasoa branch of Patholab Solutions Medical Laboratory (PSML), Mr. Victor Opuni, the rising number of deaths linked to NCDs in the country makes it critical for individuals to adopt the habit of routine medical checkups.
He noted that regular monitoring of health indicators such as blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol levels, and body mass index (BMI) can help minimise the risk of complications or fatalities associated with NCDs.
Mr Opuni advised a health screening organised by his outfit for residents and traders within the Kasoa Market in the Awutu Senya East District of the Central Region.
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Can even light you reach in between adolescents and their telephones?, Standard of living
Lifestyle The debate over adolescents and their telephones is a scorching topic. Folks, educators and psychologists alike grapple with the inquire of: when might light you intervene between a teen and their mobile phone?There are complexities on this project to talk about. How about diving into the professionals and cons of mobile phone usage, signs it will most likely be time for intervention and recommendations for finding a wholesome steadiness?Lifestyle The attract of screensYoung other folk and their telephones — it be a pairing as basic as peanut butter and jelly. Nonetheless why are adolescents so drawn to their screens? The attract lies within the never-ending possibilities at their fingertips.From social media to gaming, the digital world offers fixed stimulation and connection. Telephones back as portals to friendships, entertainment, and recordsdata, making them valuable to conventional teenage lifestyles.Lifestyle...
