More Korean middle school students experience feelings of depression: data

Recent data indicates an increase in the proportion of middle school students in South Korea reporting feelings of depression. The findings highlight a growing mental health concern among the adolescent population in the country as of October 2024.

This trend suggests a potential shift in the psychological well-being of Korean students during their middle school years. The data serves as a formal indicator of the current state of student mental health, providing a basis for further examination of the factors influencing these reported emotional experiences.