Expert Insights for Health Professionals- Onset of Anxiety and Depression in Children and Teenagers

About this episode

This episode discusses the onset of anxiety and depression in children and teenagers, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and intervention.

The median age of onset for mental disorders is 14 years. This means, 50% of individuals who will develop mental illness will have already developed the disorder by the age of 14 years. Since children's diagnoses are missed, they do not receive the care that they need and are less likely to receive help, which has a flow-on effect to adolescence where more complicated conditions can present. In this episode, Professor Jennie Hudson from Black Dog Institute shares her findings on understanding the onset of anxiety and depression in children and teenagers, focusing on correcting the myth that mental health problems begin in adolescence. Joining her on the panel, is Psychiatrist Dr Brenda Heyworth who shares her insights from working with children and teenagers, and by Fiona, a lived experience representative who also discusses the topic from her perspective. Panel Members: - - Professor Jennie Hudson - Director of Research at Black Dog Institute - Dr Brenda Heyworth - Psychiatrist, Educator and Facilitator - Fiona - Lived Experience Representative Facilitator: - - Dr Sarah Barker - Clinical Psychologist

People in this episode

Host: Dr Sarah Barker

Guests: Professor Jennie Hudson, Dr Brenda Heyworth, Fiona

Topics covered

• anxiety
• depression
• children
• teenagers
• mental health
• diagnosis

Keywords

• mental disorders
• onset age
• children's mental health
• adolescence
• diagnosis
• Professor Jennie Hudson
• Dr Brenda Heyworth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Black Dog Institute

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