The number of young people diagnosed with mental health problems is on the rise in Vietnam.
Many psychologists say that it is due to the changing society and an difficulties adapting to modern life.
Dr. Trinh Hoa Binh from the Institute of Sociology, said the quickly changing environment can be a shock, and failures to adapt can push young people into depression if they do not have the tools and support needed.
The most common problem is the unemployment rate many graduates are facing. In some cases, people have to be admitted to hospitals because their expectations have not met up with realities.
"Overconfidence can be a problem for some patients. They do not deal with failure easily. This is a main cause for this mental crisis." Binh said.
Dr. Nguyen Van Dung, from the National Institute of Mental Health at Bach Mai Hospital said, "Families usually only notice when their child show signs of depression, when they are cooped up in their rooms, have panic attacks or show signs of suicidal thoughts.
Dung also said that in the recent years 47% of people who come to National Institute of Mental Health were under 30. Early this year, for example, the institute received a young patient with three university degrees who was forced to make a living doing odd jobs. This sent him into a deep depression that manifested itself both psychologically and physically, he said.
Psychologists generally advise at risk people to keep regular routines in order to deal with problems involving life challenges.
Those showing actual signs of mental health issues are increasingly encouraged to see a psychologist.
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