Changes in Depression and Anxiety Among Children and Adolescents From Before to During the COVID-19

Changes in Depression and Anxiety Among Children and Adolescents From Before to During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis, in JAMA Pediatrics

key takeaway: "This systematic review and meta-analysis of 53 longitudinal studies including more than 40 000 children and adolescents across 12 countries found an increase in depression symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly among female individuals and those from relatively higher-income backgrounds. Anxiety symptoms increased slightly during the pandemic, although there was some evidence of a small increase in anxiety symptoms for children and adolescents from relatively higher-income backgrounds."