Adolescent anxiety and depression: burden of disease study in 53,894 secondary school pupils in the Netherlands

Abstract Background Prevalence rates of anxiety and depression in adolescence are rising markedly in early adolescence. It is important to quantify the non-fatal disease burden of anxiety and depression, such that early interventions can be well targeted, and resources can be allocated in a just and optimal way. This study aimed to estimate the non-fatal disease burden of anxiety and depression with and without suicidal ideation in girls and boys aged 13, 14, and 15 years. Methods Participants were 53,894 secondary school pupils who completed health questionnaires between September 2018 and Ju... Mehr ...