Trends in the prevalence and burden of mental disorders among adolescents and young adults, 1990–2021
This study reveals a concerning rise in mental disorders among adolescents and young adults, especially anxiety and depression, with notable accelerations observed in recent years. These trends highlight the urgent need for targeted mental health interventions for this vulnerable group.
Authors
- Huiyuan Pang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7474-4713)
- Xianxian Yuan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8762-8471)
- Junhua Huang
- Xin Yan
- Yixuan Lu
- Lirui Zhang
- Wei Zheng
- Guanghui Li
- Yujie Zhang
- Ruihua Yang
Institutions
- Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2026-02-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2026.1767326
- Primary Topic
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00