FERNWOOD FITNESS - PULSE eMagazine - Issue#13 - Flipbook - Page 34
Why Teen Wellness Matters
The statistics are sobering:
In Australia, people aged 15–24 are
more likely than older age groups to
experience anxiety, depression, and
risky behaviours like vaping and
binge drinking.
Globally, 1 in 5 teens experience a
major depressive episode each year.
Over 80% of teens feel pressure
to look or act a certain way on
social media — with daily use
averaging nearly 5 hours.
And despite being more
connected than ever,
teens report record
levels of loneliness.
Clearly,
something’s not
working.
But with
consistent
support
from
families,
schools,
wellness
professionals
and communities,
things can get
better.
