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Seoul Students' Depression and Anxiety Surge Amid Pressure

5/20/2025

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A troubling study from the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education uncovers a surge in depression and anxiety among elementary students in Seoul between 2021 and 2023. Academic pressure, social media influence, and overprotective parenting are key contributors, with depression scores climbing from 0.51 to 0.73 and anxiety from 0.44 to 0.58, underscoring urgent mental health challenges.

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Story summary

A troubling study from the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education uncovers a surge in depression and anxiety among elementary students in Seoul between 2021 and 2023. Academic pressure, social media influence, and overprotective parenting are key contributors, with depression scores climbing from 0.51 to 0.73 and anxiety from 0.44 to 0.58, underscoring urgent mental health challenges.