Child and Adolescent Mental Health Emerging Concerns, Epidemiological Trends and Evidence-based Clinical Responses

Author
Dr. Megha Agarwal, Dr. R. Manohari Shivakumar, Dr. Arun Kumar
Keywords
Child Mental Health; Adolescent Psychiatry; Emerging Mental Health Trends; School Mental Health; Child Developmental Disorders; Youth Wellbeing.
Abstract
Child and adolescent mental health have emerged as a critical global public health concern, with increasing prevalence of mental health disorders among young people and significant implications for individual development, educational achievement, and long-term wellbeing. This cross-sectional analytical study examines emerging trends in child and adolescent mental health and evaluates clinical challenges and intervention strategies among 216 children and adolescents aged 6–18 years. Anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, and attention deficit and behavioural disorders were the most prevalent mental health conditions. Combined psychological and psychosocial interventions demonstrated the highest clinical improvement scores (F=7.12, p=0.001). The study highlights the importance of integrated, multidisciplinary approaches, early screening, and collaboration among healthcare, educational, and community systems to address the growing burden of child and adolescent mental health disorders.
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Received : 13 February 2026
Accepted : 28 April 2026
Published : 01 May 2026
DOI: 10.30726/ijmrss/v13.i2.2026.13252

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