Felul în care vorbesc copiii despre experiențele dificile poate indica riscul de depresie și anxietate

A Stanford University study indicates that how children narrate difficult experiences can predict future mental health issues like depression and anxiety. The research highlights that the style of storytelling is a better risk indicator than the content itself. Early exposure to stress is linked to significant psychiatric diagnoses in adulthood. The study involved over 200 children aged 9 to 13, analyzing their narratives using AI tools. Results showed that certain linguistic patterns, such as frequent use of prepositions and categorical language, correlated with higher risks of mental health problems. Conversely, children focusing on others and using third-person pronouns exhibited lower risks. The content of their stories also provided insights into their emotional states, with narratives centered on conflict indicating higher risks.