Possible link between music, depression in teens

April 13, 2011

A new study in the Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine says teens that spend several hours a day listening to music are at higher risk for depression.

In contrast, the study says, those who spend more time reading books have a lower risk of depression.

The author stresses that doesn't mean listening to music necessarily leads to depression. He says it might be that depressed teens turn to music as a way to escape.

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