EP67 - Young People and Depression: c/ Ana Cerqueira and Fábio Guedes

EP67 - Young People and Depression: Challenges and Support c/ Ana Cerqueira and Fábio Guedes

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The latest episode of the *Direta Sem Café* podcast tackled an issue affecting thousands of young people and generating growing concern: depression. According to a recent study, 42% of adolescents and young people suffer from this condition—an alarming figure that directly impacts the lives of university students. To explore this issue in depth, clinical psychologists Ana Cerqueira and Fábio Botelho Guedes engaged in an insightful discussion about the challenges young people face and the importance of seeking support.

Ana Cerqueira, a clinical psychologist and PhD candidate in Education, and Fábio Botelho Guedes, a psychologist with the SPIC (Psychology and Community Intervention Service), discussed how the university environment, with its numerous pressures, contributes to rising depression levels among young people. They also addressed key warning signs that families and friends should be aware of and the long-term consequences of not treating this condition.

Among the topics highlighted, the specialists discussed how academic expectations, financial insecurity, social life, and family expectations can worsen symptoms of depression. Another important point was the difference in how depression manifests between men and women, as well as the cultural and social barriers that often prevent men from seeking help.

The episode concludes with an encouraging message for young people who feel overwhelmed: asking for help is an act of strength, not weakness. The podcast also provides support resources and contact information for those in need of immediate assistance.

The episode "Youth Depression: Challenges and Support" is now available on all digital platforms. Listen now!