Pharmacy Times January 1, 2025
Key Takeaways
- Nearly 74% of adolescents experience clinically significant depression or anxiety, with females at higher risk than males.
- The study followed 1239 students from ages 10 to 18, focusing on the progression of common mental disorders.
- High incidence of CMDs suggests challenges in providing adequate treatment, highlighting the need for preventive strategies.
- Educational stressors and the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbate mental health issues, with many adolescents experiencing chronic symptoms.
- The evolving psychosocial landscape, characterized by greater mental health literacy and reduced stigma, impacts adolescent mental health outcomes.
Female adolescents were at an increased risk of experiencing depression and anxiety symptoms compared with males.
According to a new study, almost 3 quarters of adolescents experience clinically significant depression or...
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