Aze.US
Mental health specialists in Azerbaijan are reporting a noticeable rise in aggressive behavior, particularly among adolescents, pointing to a combination of digital immersion, emotional isolation, and social pressure.
Experts say teenagers are spending more time in online environments and video games, while opportunities for real-world interaction with peers continue to shrink. The decline of outdoor play and face-to-face communication is contributing to loneliness, anxiety, and emotional instability.
Family dynamics are also playing a role. Financial strain, exhaustion, and chronic stress among parents often reduce meaningful communication at home, leaving young people without consistent emotional support and pushing them further toward virtual spaces.
Psychologists highlight a troubling trend: levels of stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms in some teenagers are now comparable to – or even higher than – those seen in adults. At the same time, access to professional psychological support remains limited, and preventive mental-health programs in schools are still insufficient.
Specialists argue that addressing the issue requires coordinated action on three levels:
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stronger emotional support within families;
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systematic mental-health prevention in schools;
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safer social environments that encourage real-world interaction.
Without comprehensive intervention, experts warn that social tension and youth aggression could continue to rise. They emphasize that human connection, dialogue, and community support remain the most effective long-term safeguards against escalating behavioral and mental-health risks.