Some plagues spread without microbes, organ decay and festering wounds. Mental illnesses are among those conditions that have seen rising case numbers for years. Even before Corona tore people from their usual context and forced them into temporary isolation, it was clear that depression, anxiety disorders and social problems were becoming more common. The pandemic reinforced this trend. What was particularly frightening was how many children and young people sank into emotional depression. Even without such global crises, it is estimated that between five and twelve percent of children and young people suffer from depression.
What protects teenagers from depression? Some prevention programs are harmful – health
