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Psyche teens gothic supporters more susceptible to depression
In recent years, the number of adolescents who had to be treated for depression in Germany has risen sharply. The reasons are seen among other things in a higher performance requirement. A new study has found that young people in the Gothic scene are particularly often depressed.
More teenagers are treated for depression
In Germany, more and more young people are being treated for depression. Health experts attribute the increase to, among other things, higher entitlement to benefits. Apparently, other factors also play a role. Some adolescents seem to be more prone to becoming depressed. For example, scientists from the UK report that they have found that adolescents from a particular subculture are at a much greater risk of developing depression than other teenagers.
Gothic kids are becoming increasingly dervissive. (Image: Anton Ishchenko / fotolia.com) "Goths "are becoming more depressive
Young people from the so-called gothic scene (often referred to as "gothis" or "waver") have, according to British scientists, a three times higher risk of depression than other teenagers. The researchers came to this conclusion in a study published on Friday in the journal "The Lancet Psychiatry" with more than 2,300 young people surveyed. However, it could not be determined in the study whether belonging to the subculture, for which black clothes and pale painted faces are characteristic, depresses - or whether adolescents with depressive tendencies are more attracted to the scene.
Susceptibility to depression and self-harm
In a long-term study, scientists had Lucy Bowes of Oxford University British 15-year-old asked what youth scene they feel affiliated with and how strong this connection is. Three years later, when the study participants were examined for possible depression and self-harm cases, the special susceptibility of the Gothic devotees to depression became apparent. As news agency APA reports, Co-author Rebecca Pearson of the University of Bristol wrote: "Adolescents prone to depression or self-inflicted may be attracted to the gothic subculture known for taking in outsiders. "However, a kind of" contagion "within the group is possible.
Mentally healthy circle of friends protects
This assumption would also coincide with the results of other British researchers. For example, scientists from the University of Warwick recently reported that a healthy circle of friends often protects against depression. Thus, the risk of developing depression is lower the more mentally healthy friends one has. Conversely, it would have to rise if many friends are depressed. As researchers write the current investigation, should be paid to young people from the Gothic scene, especially if they are at risk and need support. (Ad)