Incidence of anxiety and depression in children and young people with life-limiting conditions.

The analysis of primary and secondary healthcare data from England revealed that the incidence of anxiety and depression was higher among children and young people with life-limiting conditions, compared to those with no long-term conditions. This is the first study to investigate the incidence of anxiety and depression in children and young people with a wide range of life-limiting conditions. The higher incidence of anxiety and depression observed in children and young people with life-limiting conditions highlights the need for psychological support aiming to prevent, identify, and treat anxiety and depression in this population group.