Gothic teens are more likely to have depression, research says

Experts at the Oxford and Bristol universities in the United Kingdom have released research that says teens who call themselves Goths are three times more likely to develop depression. In addition, they also have a greater tendency to self-mutilate. According to academics, the songs heard by the Goths have a great influence on their behavior and may exacerbate the symptoms of the disease.

On the other hand, they noted that teenagers who already feel neglected by their family or schoolmates are attracted to the Gothic lifestyle. "Young people who are susceptible to depression or have a tendency to self-mutilate may be attracted to the gothic subculture, which is known to involve marginalized individuals of all kinds, including those with mental health problems, " said Dr. Rebecca Pearson of the University. from Bristol.

Dr. Lucy Bowes, responsible for the research, interviewed more than 3, 600 young people in two stages, 15 and then 18 years old. Of the young people who considered themselves Gothic, 18% admitted in the second part of the survey that they suffered from depression, and 37% said they had already self-employed, a 5% higher percentage compared to other tribes and youth classifications analyzed.