School functioning and internalizing problems in young schoolchildren.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Symptoms of anxiety and depression are common mental health problems in children and are often referred to as internalizing symptoms. Youth with such symptoms are at greater risk for poor academic achievement, school non-completion, and future mental health problems, all of which, lead to public health consequences and costs to society. The aim of the current study was to investigate associations between young school children's internalizing symptoms and school functioning, as assessed separately by the teachers and the children.

Methods

This study is a cross-sectional study including children (N = 750. 58% girls) from the ages of 8-12 years with elevated levels of self-reported symptoms of anxiety (MASC-C) and/or depression (SMFQ). Teachers reported the academic

SUBMITTER: Pedersen ML 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6929288 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature