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What does a recent survey reveal?

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Mental health is one of the most pressing issues that teenagers have to deal with nowadays. According to a recently-conducted survey, one in five teenagers experiences some forms of mental disorder. However, there is a lack of knowledge about mental health around people suffering from these issues.

The most common problems that teenagers struggle with are depression, anxiety and eating disorders. The symptoms of these conditions such as sadness, concentration problems that parents and adults hardly notice. Moreover, it’s easy to mistake these symptoms as a part of teenagers’ growth. Mental health issues can affect young people’s physical health, personal relationship and academic performance. 

Besides the ignorance of mental health, people with mental disorders also have to face prejudices and negative attitudes from society. Many people incorrectly assume that mentally ill people are crazy and violent, which keeps young people from seeking help. 

For people with mental conditions, recovery can be harder without timely treatment. Therefore, young people shouldn't hide their struggles and feelings. It's important to get diagnosed by professionals. It may take some time to find the right combination of therapy and medication for each person, but recovering from mental health issues is possible.