Doctors observe a higher rate of paediatric visits, especially for anxiety
A study of 1.8 million children in Massachusetts reveals a sharp increase in pediatric mental health visits between 2014 and 2023. Anxiety emerged as the fastest-growing diagnosis, significantly outpacing other conditions like ADHD and depression.
Why it matters
The data suggests a genuine shift in pediatric mental health trends, highlighting a growing crisis that requires urgent public health attention.
A study of insurance claims for 1.8 million children found that the number of families raising mental health issues at visits to general practitioners rose sharply over a decade, with anxiety by far the fastest-growing complaint.
The report relies on peer-reviewed data from JAMA Network Open and provides balanced context from researchers.
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