Mental disorders in childhood and adolescence: a systematic review and meta-analysis of epidemiological data.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mental disorders in children and adolescents are widespread and can have lasting effects on their emotional, social, and academic growth. The present meta-analysis examines the global prevalence of mental disorders, revealing significant regional variability.

Methods

The present systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature used the PRISMA-2020 statement and the protocol was registered and is publicly available in PROSPERO. Data were retrieved from different databases, specifically PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, and PsycINFO. The search for relevant studies, and the quality assessment of the included studies was carried out independently by two researchers, while discrepancies were resolved through discussion with the third researcher, who verified the as

SUBMITTER: Tatsiopoulou P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12613376 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature