Characteristics of children with a psychiatric disorder in 1999, 2004 and 2017: an analysis of the national child mental health surveys of England.
Jessica M ArmitageTamsin Newlove DelgadoTamsin Jane FordSally McManusStephan CollishawPublished in: Journal of child psychology and psychiatry, and allied disciplines (2024)
Our study reveals a concerning trend; children with a disorder in 2017 experienced more severe difficulties and greater impact on functioning at school, home and in their daily lives, compared to children with a disorder in earlier decades. Research is needed to identify and understand factors that may explain the changing nature and level of need among children with a disorder.