Lifetime Prevalence of Mental Disorders in U.S. Adolescents: Results from the National Comorbidity Survey Replication--Adolescent Supplement (NCS-A)

• 2010

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• Kathleen Merikangas; Jian-ping He; Marcy Burstein; Sonja Swanson; Shelli Avenevoli; Lihong Cui; Corina Benjet; Katholiki Georgiades; Joel Swendsen
PMID: 20855043DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016%2Fj.jaac.2010.05.017

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The article describes a study on mental disorders in U.S. adolescents, showing that about 50% have experienced a disorder, with anxiety being the most common. It highlights that one in four to five youths face severe impairment due to these disorders. The study also finds differences based on gender and age, with girls more likely to have mood and anxiety issues while boys face behavior and substance use problems. The research emphasizes the importance of early intervention and prevention strategies for mental health issues starting from childhood through adolescence.

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Focus Areas: Mental Health; Trauma

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Alcoholism; Anxiety Disorders; Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms; Mental Disorders; Comorbidity; Cross-Cultural Comparison; Cross-Sectional Studies; Personality Assessment; Prevalence; Adolescent; Substance-Related Disorders; Mood Disorders; Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders

Institutions: American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

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