Is young people’s mental health worse than in the past?

BMJ 2026

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Authors: Annabeth P. Groenman, Tessa Copp, Kirsten McCaffery, Jesse M. Jansen, Alexandra Brandt Ryborg Jønsson
DOI: 10.1136/bmj.s410
Cited by: 1
References: 19

Abstract

Mental health in young people may be worsening, and too much blame is attached to social media, say Annabeth P Groenman and colleagues. But Alexandra Brandt Ryborg Jønsson argues that life, not mental health, has become more complicated

Fields of Study & Subjects

Mental Health Treatment and Access Health Services Management and Policy Digital Mental Health Interventions

Publication details

Journal / source
BMJ
Publisher
BMJ
Volume
393
Pages
s410–s410
Publication date
1 April 2026
Language
EN