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Mental Health of Children and Young People in England, 2017: Trends and characteristics

Year: 2018

Type: report

Abstract: This survey series provides England’s best source of data on trends in child mental health. Emotional, behavioural, hyperactivity, and other types of mental disorder were assessed in 5 to 15 year olds in 1999, 5 to 16 year olds in 2004, and 5 to 19 year olds in 2017. One in eight (12.8%) 5 to 19 year olds had a mental disorder when assessed in 2017. Rates were similar in boys and girls. Data for 5 to 15 year olds show a slight upward trend over time in the prevalence of emotional disorders.Rates for behavioural, hyperactivity and other disorders have remained broadly stable.

Source: City Research Online (City University London)

Authors: Katharine Sadler, Tim Vizard, Tamsin Ford, Anna Goodman, Ron Goodman, Sally McManus

Language: English

Topic: Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W3005842644

Cites: 4

Cited by: 89

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