越來越多年輕人擔心自己的心理健康
A growing number of young people say they are worried about their mental health, according to a new report from the United States.
The survey, carried out by a large health insurance company, found that 62% of college students and young adults aged 18 to 28 were concerned about their mental or emotional wellbeing. Nearly 70% of college students said they had experienced problems such as anxiety, stress or depression. Health experts say the numbers have been rising for the past four years.
The report also revealed a gap between parents and their children. While 39% of parents believed their child felt understood after they talked, only 28% of students agreed.
Interestingly, almost a third of young people said they had turned to AI chatbots for help with their feelings – to look up symptoms, find ways to cope, or simply to have someone to talk to. Experts say technology can be useful, but it should not replace real conversations with friends, family or trained professionals.
Common sources of pressure for students include exams, heavy workloads, worries about money and uncertainty about the future. Experts suggest keeping a regular sleep routine, staying active, breaking big tasks into smaller steps and, most importantly, talking to someone. Most schools and universities offer free counselling services for students who are struggling.
美國一份新報告顯示，擔心自己心理健康的年輕人越來越多。
這項調查由一家大型健康保險公司進行。結果發現，在 18 到 28 歲的大學生和年輕人中，有 62% 擔心自己的心理或情緒狀況。將近 70% 的大學生說，自己曾經有焦慮、壓力大或憂鬱之類的問題。衛生專家表示，這些數字在過去四年來持續上升。
報告也發現父母和孩子之間有落差。39% 的父母認為，談過之後孩子會覺得自己被理解，但這樣認為的學生只有 28%。
有趣的是，將近三分之一的年輕人說，他們曾經向 AI 聊天機器人求助——查症狀、找因應的方法，或只是想找人說說話。專家認為，科技確實有幫助，但不能取代和朋友、家人或專業人員真正的對話。
學生常見的壓力來源包括考試、繁重的課業、經濟上的擔憂，以及對未來的不確定。專家建議，維持規律的作息、保持運動、把大任務拆成小步驟，最重要的是，找人聊一聊。大多數學校和大學都為需要幫助的學生提供免費的心理諮商。