Trends in Mental and Physical Health Among Youths

Trends in Mental and Physical Health Among Youths, in JAMA Pediatrics

key takeaway: "In this large, nationally representative sample of US youths, the proportions of youths with anxiety or depression increased from 2016 to 2022. In contrast, youth physical health conditions like asthma and severe headache or migraine decreased, while behavioral or conduct problems and heart conditions were consistent. These findings suggest that deterioration in youth health was specific to depression and anxiety but not select physical health conditions."