Domestic violence is increasing the risk of depression and anxiety in teenagers, shocking revelation in the study

Nowadays, mental problems like depression and anxiety are increasing rapidly among teenagers between 12 and 17 years of age and there can be many reasons behind this. Recently, a study conducted in India has revealed some special things related to this. According to research, the risk of mental stress is very high in children of those homes where mothers are victims of domestic violence.

Do you know how much the stress that develops in the four walls of our homes is hollowing out our children from inside? Often we think that children are just busy playing, but the reality is something else. Yes, mental problems like depression and anxiety are increasing rapidly among teenagers between 12 and 17 years of age and a big reason behind this is the environment of our home, where violence and stress prevail. Recently, a study conducted in India has exposed this hidden truth. Let's know about it in detail.

Domestic violence and children's mental health

The National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) in Bengaluru and some international organizations conducted an important research together. In this, information was collected from about 2800 adolescents and their mothers from urban and rural areas of India. The study looked at how the mental state of children aged 12 to 17 is related to physical, mental or sexual violence against their mothers.

Shocking revelations in the study

The results of the research were quite shocking. It was found that children of mothers who had faced domestic violence had more mental problems like depression and anxiety. In particular, depression was directly related to physical, mental and sexual violence, while anxiety was found to be mainly related to physical and sexual violence.

This study shows that one in every three women in India is a victim of domestic violence, which increases their anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and even suicidal tendencies.

Impact on children's behavior and education

Children growing up in an environment of domestic violence are more likely to have emotional, behavioral and educational problems. Adolescence is a delicate phase when children's thinking ability, social behavior and personality develop. In such a situation, the stressful environment at home has a negative impact on their overall development.

It is important that we pay attention to the mental health of these children and provide them a safe environment so that they can overcome these challenges and live a healthy life.