Girls in depression

One in four teenage girls in Britain believe they have the symptoms of depression, according to a major study. The research, involving more than 10,000 teenagers, found widespread emotional problems, with misery, loneliness and self-hate rife. Charities said girls faced a wide range of pressures, fuelled by social media, with parents far more likely to detect problems in their sons, even though their levels of unhappiness were lower. In total, 24 per cent of 14-yearold girls reported high levels of depressive