The age of anxiety: living in fear for our children's mental health

摘要: In both the United States and Kingdom, a series of surveys mental health children and, in particular, adolescents have suggested that there appear to be significant increases measured levels anxiety depression among more recently‐born populations. Here, 16 studies are selected North America, which adds body evidence suggesting rates adolescent girls do rising (p=0.024) above one seven suffering most recent surveys, as opposed almost times fewer being depressed their mothers' generation. The results for boys also show rise, but not yet at p<0.05 level (p=0.108). These taken from wider worldwide set, which, aggregate, sustained rise. set studies, been equitable affluent countries away America or Kingdom. By inference, this review suggests it is particularly competitive divisive social environments Kingdom may well led these regions significantly than elsewhere countries. Geography appears matter children's health. begins ends by raising concerns over possible effects current economic crash given context, political desire return business usual.