According to the study, which analyzed data from 180,000 children in the USA, firstborns and only children have a significantly higher risk of suffering from anxiety disorders and depression. For anxiety disorders, firstborns have a 48 percent higher risk, and only children have a 42 percent higher probability. For depression, firstborns have a 35 percent higher likelihood of falling ill, and only children have a 38 percent higher risk.
Mental Health: Increased Risk for First-Born and Only Children
22-01-2025, 09:26
A study shows that the mental state of individuals often correlates with whether they are firstborns or only children. They have a significantly higher risk of mental suffering than younger siblings.
Why Younger Siblings Are Less Likely to Become Mentally Ill
The reasons for this are not known. It is speculated that stress and responsibility may play a role. Parents often have higher expectations for the first child. Younger children often benefit from a more relaxed environment.
Parents are advised to create a stable and loving environment and to strengthen the resilience and self-confidence of their children. More on this in the video.
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