Study Shows Discrimination , Leads to High Risk of Mental Issues, In Young Adults.<br />CNN reports new research says young adults who deal with discrimination are more likely to have mental health issues than those who don't.<br />The study, published November 8<br />in 'Pediatrics', analyzed the data of<br />1,834 people in the United States.<br />The participants reported information that <br />was studied from when they <br />were 18 until age 28.<br />The participants reported information that <br />was studied from when they <br />were 18 until age 28.<br />Participants described how frequently <br />they believed they had been <br />treated as if they were inferior.<br />Those involved attributed <br />this treatment to their <br />race, sex, age and body size.<br />Ageism was the most reported form of discrimination encountered in the study.<br />directly followed by <br />physical appearance, <br />racism and sexism. .<br />directly followed by <br />physical appearance, <br />racism and sexism. .<br />Researchers have long implored the impact discrimination has on a young person transitioning into adulthood.<br />Authors of the study say it's the first of its kind to focus on the transition to adulthood <br />in the same group of people over time.<br />93% of participants said they had experienced discrimination multiple times throughout the 10 year research period.<br />Those who encounter discrimination <br />more frequently are 25% more <br />likely to experience psychological <br />distress than those who don't
