Predicting mental health risk in adolescence

Journal of family & child health. 2026

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Authors: Aysha Mendes
DOI: 10.12968/jfch.2026.0003
Cited by: 0
References: 4

Abstract

Drawing on large longitudinal studies, Aysha Mendes explores how emotional and behavioural symptoms, family and social context, and particularly sleep disturbances can predict later mental health problems, and considers how these insights could support more preventive, person-centred approaches to adolescent mental healthcare

Fields of Study & Subjects

Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development Psychology and Mental Health Mental Health Research Topics

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of family & child health.
Volume
3
Issue
1
Pages
34–36
Publication date
2 January 2026
Language
EN