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

© 2022, The Author(s).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 Septem... Mehr ...