Here’s an intriguing fact: the generations now in their 80s and 90s reported far less depression (both in their teens and through their lives) than their children – and this despite the fact that their life experiences were obviously far more stressful and depressing (Hitler and the Second World War, post-war austerity, insurgencies, etc) than those of their offspring, the “baby boomers”.
In turn, those baby boomers have reported far less depression than their children – though there was actually more political, economic and even terrorist turmoil for the baby boom generation than for their offspring.
Reports from mental health practitioners suggest that current teenagers are the most depressed of all.
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