Seasonal trends in antidepressant prescribing, depression, anxiety and self-harm in adolescents and young adults: an open cohort study using English primary care data
Conclusions
There were higher rates of antidepressant prescribing and consultations for depression and anxiety at the start of the school year among adolescents.
Clinical implications
Support around mental health issues from general practitioners and others should be focused during autumn.
Source: Evidence-Based Mental Health - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jack, R. H., Joseph, R. M., Hollis, C., Hippisley-Cox, J., Butler, D., Waldram, D., Coupland, C. Tags: Open access Child and adolescent mental health Source Type: research
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