The global coverage of prevalence data for mental disorders in children and adolescents

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Authors

Holly E Erskine · University of Washington

Amanda Baxter · University of Queensland

George Patton · Murdoch Children's Research Institute

Terrie E. Moffitt · King's College London

Vikram Patel · Public Health Foundation of India

Harvey Whiteford · Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research

James G. Scott

Abstract

The global coverage of prevalence data for mental disorders in children and adolescents is limited. Practical methodology must be developed and epidemiological surveys funded to provide representative prevalence estimates so as to inform appropriate resource allocation and support policies that address mental health needs of children and adolescents.

Topics & Keywords

Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare Mental Health Treatment and Access

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences

Volume 26, Issue 4, pp. 395-402

DOI: 10.1017/s2045796015001158

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