Increase of depression among children and adolescents after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in Europe: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Background: Research points to a high depression burden among youth during the COVID-19 pandemic; however, a lack of systematic evidence exists. We determine the change in depression symptoms among children and adolescents during COVID-19 compared to pre-pandemic baselines. By using country differen...

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Main Authors: Ludwig-Walz, Helena (Author) , Dannheim, Indra (Author) , Pfadenhauer, Lisa Maria (Author) , Fegert, Jörg M. (Author) , Bujard, Martin (Author)
Format: Article (Journal)
Language:English
Published: 31 December 2022
In: Child and adolescent psychiatry and mental health
Year: 2022, Volume: 16, Pages: 1-20
ISSN:1753-2000
DOI:10.1186/s13034-022-00546-y
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Author Notes:Helena Ludwig-Walz, Indra Dannheim, Lisa M. Pfadenhauer, Joerg M. Fegert and Martin Bujard

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