Reading signs of depression in Chinese children: why 'measurements' are failing us

识别中国儿童抑郁迹象:为何“测量”方法失效

Round Table China

2025-12-24

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A startling fact: reported rates of youth depression in China range from 4% to 41%. Why the huge gap? New research points to a fundamental flaw in the diagnostic tools themselves. This has major implications for treatment and policy. / The socks scandal: A 10-Minute guide (14:47). on the show: Steve, Fei Fei & Yushan
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  • I'm Steve Hatherly today with Youshaan and Fei-Fei.

  • Coming up, a startling fact.

  • Reported rates of youth depression in China range from 4% to 41%.

  • Now you're probably thinking that doesn't make any sense, and you're right, it doesn't.

  • It's a huge gap.

  • And new research points to a fundamental flaw in the diagnostic tools themselves.

  • It has major implications for treatment and policy, and we're going to learn all about it.

  • After that, a bit of a lighter topic, or is it?

  • Picture this.

  • A tiny civilization is thriving in your socks, and when you wear them again,

  • and you're not just putting on laundry, you're declaring a bacterial war.

  • We'll cover exactly what's going on down there and why your washing machine may not be doing its job when washing your socks.

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