We are living through one of the most anxious periods in memory. Whether because we face problems as public as a pandemic or as personal as not having enough money to pay our bills and provide for our family. And if adults struggle in times like these, what about the youngsters?

When compared to previous generations, anxiety and depressive disorders are far more common in young people nowadays. When compared to teenagers fifty years ago, high school and college students are five times more likely to suffer from sadness and anxiety. Young adults who are depressed often struggle with feelings of isolation and loneliness which can be particularly difficult to them. This can have a variety of consequences, including the will to commit suicide.

In this first BeBetter series eBook, Rosdet Nascimento brings us a short but direct and effective essay on depression and anxiety at a younger age.