Study shows artistic teens more likely to suffer from depression

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teen artistsTeens involved in the arts are more likely to suffer from depression, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association.

According to the study “Heightened Incidence of Depressive Symptoms in Adolescents Involved in the Arts,” teens who participate in after-school arts activities such as music, drama and painting are more likely to report feeling depressed or sad than students who are not involved in these programs.