Monday, April 28, 2014

Social Teens Are Less Likely To Experience Depression

If your teenager is involved in extracurricular activities, or leads a pro-social life, you should take solace in the fact that they are less likely to become depressed. A recent study showed that adolescents who avoid risk-taking behavior or more likely to have positive attitudes. Read the case study below for more information.

Adolescence also is a time of heightened risk-taking, which may be related to young people’s increased sensitivity to rewards, said Dr. Eva Telzer, who led the research.

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