More than half of young people say they feel sad and irritable at least once a week. The conclusion is from a study carried out by CINTESIS.

According to this study, authored by Paula Rocha, Carlos Franclim and Paulo Santos, the psychological symptomatology is “significantly greater” in the female gender, which is also the one to perceive their health state as worse. In young people, nervousness is one of the most commonly reported symptoms, followed by irritation and sleep problems.

RR stresses that to be content with leisure time helps to be healthier.