Prevalence and Incidence of Anxiety and Depression Among Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults With Life-Limiting Conditions: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Children, adolescents, and young adults with life-limiting conditions experience various challenges that may make them more vulnerable to mental health problems, such as anxiety and depression. However, the prevalence and incidence of anxiety and depression among this population appears to be unknown.

Objective

To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to estimate the prevalence and/or incidence of anxiety and depression in children, adolescents, and young adults with life-limiting conditions.

Data sources

Searches of MEDLINE (PubMed), PsycInfo, and Embase were conducted to identify studies published between January 2000 and January 2018.

Study selection

Studies were eligible for this review if they provided primary data of anxiety or depressi

SUBMITTER: Barker MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6618774 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature