Time trends and disparities in anxiety among adolescents, 2012 –2018

ConclusionThis study reports recent data on anxiety time trends and finds that among a geographically representative sample of adolescents, anxiety prevalence is rising. Findings provide new evidence documenting increased anxiety prevalence among sexual minority youth relative to their peers. Results highlight the need to bolster public health interventions focused on adolescent mental health, with tailored interventions for vulnerable groups.
Source: Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology - Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research