Depression and Anxiety Among US Children and Young Adults.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Data from surveys show increased mental health disorders in youths. However, little is known about clinical diagnosis over time.

Objective

To assess the incidence, prevalence, and changes from 2017 to 2021 for depression and anxiety diagnosed clinically among children, adolescents, and young adults and to identify potential disparities.

Design, setting, and participants

This cohort study included approximately 1.7 million individuals aged 5 to 22 years in Southern California. Data were extracted from electronic medical records; International Statistical Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD-10), codes were used to identify depression and/or anxiety diagnosis for each study year from January 1, 2017, to December 31, 2021. Rates were stratified by a

SUBMITTER: Xiang AH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11445688 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature