Optimistic Thinking Keeps Teens Healthier

MedPage Today:

Teenagers who look on the bright side of life appear less likely to suffer depression, Australian researchers reported.

In a longitudinal study of more than 5,600 adolescents, optimistic thinking appeared to protect against health risks such as emotional problems, substance use, and antisocial behavior, according to George C. Patton, MD, of the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne, Australia, and colleagues.

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[KLMwrites]

05:38 PM on 01/12/2011

Whilst my kids meander through teen angst, I tell them to just fake being happy. They might be surprised to see what happens. My now 18 yr old confesses she hated me for saying that, but in fact, it worked.
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