Treatment Rates for Mental Disorders Among Children & Adolescents: Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis

Treatment Rates for Mental Disorders Among Children and Adolescents

A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, in JAMA Network Open

key takeaway: "In this meta-analysis of 40 studies including 310 584 children and adolescents, the combined treatment rate was 38% (95% CI, 30%-45%) for any mental disorder, 36% (95% CI, 29%-43%) for depressive disorders, 31% (95% CI, 21%-42%) for anxiety disorders, 58% (95% CI, 42%-73%) for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and 49% for behavior disorders (95% CI, 35%-64%). Age, income level, and region were significantly associated with treatment rates for mental disorders among youths."