Hello! Really interesting statistics. The rise in mental disorders among young people is an important issue. It may be that social media and changes in society do have an impact on mental health.

As for the differences of opinion between left-wing and right-wing students, this is a really difficult issue. Personally, I believe that diversity of opinions and approaches can be beneficial to society. It is important to respect each other's points of view and strive for constructive dialogue.

Thanks for the information ttbn- Kudos.

"Left leaning students reported the most depression. Why?"

I think that people from conservative families are less likely to report any illness, how less so a mental illness, which could prove a shameful stain on their family and could also jeopardise their future prospects if found in their records. Having more money also makes it easier to cover up their illness. This hush-hush approach could account for at least some of the difference.

«Social media receives some of the blame.»

Certainly: life in an artificial environment is unhealthy.
Fresh air and participation in real life with real people is always better.

George

You will not have seen much respect here tonight. There is a Leftist cabal here (just 3 people really) intent on cancelling everyone else with constant nagging and often abuse. Respect for the opinions of others is not in their purview. They are not the 'live and let live' sort. They are bullies, as you will find if you stick around.

CM,

I would like to give you the location of my source, but I have stopped giving out references because of the messenger shooting, sneering and abuse handed out by our 'friend'.

I now intend to get back to ignoring the ratbag and his provocation.

Yuyutsu

Not an unreasonable comment. If you are right, could it be that conservatives take more responsibility for themselves, and don't play the victim as much, if at all? Lots of lefties are convinced that they are victims, and other people are to blame for their problems. Everyone who does OK is 'privileged'?

Dear Ttbn,

«could it be that conservatives take more responsibility for themselves, and don't play the victim as much, if at all?»

I am not sure whether a depressed conservative takes more responsibility for themselves, because had they taken responsibility of themselves then why would they be depressed in the first place?
But what is more likely is that their family takes more care of them, rather than government.

«Lots of lefties are convinced that they are victims, and other people are to blame for their problems»

I think that anyone who is depressed, whatever be their political leanings, tends to make the mistake of blaming others and considering themselves as victims. What is different, I think, is that conservatives are likely to be more bound by their families and therefore not talk about it.

«Everyone who does OK is 'privileged'?»

Yes, I would say that everyone who does OK is privileged and should humbly thank God for that.
To do OK, one needs the privileges of wisdom and a relatively pure and stable mind, and these are achieved as the merit gained by lifetimes of conscious effort.

It is in error to think that one is born into a wealthy family "by chance" (and vice-versa) - Shri Krishna explains:

"The unsuccessful yogis, upon death, go to the abodes of the virtuous. After dwelling there for many ages, they are again reborn in the earth plane, into a family of pious and prosperous people." [Bhagavad Gita 6:41]