Two-thirds of pregnant women under-25 show signs of mental health problems, 'alarming' research finds As many as two-thirds of young, pregnant women may have a mental health disorder, according to UK research which found “shockingly high levels” among under 25s.
Academics from King’s College London found 67 per cent of women aged 16 to 24 met the criteria for a mental health condition, including anxiety, depressionand post-traumatic stress disorder. This compared to around one in five women 25 and over.
The researchers said their “alarming” findings come amid increasing recognition of rising unmet mental health needs among young people. The Independent
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Academics from King’s College London found 67 per cent of women aged 16 to 24 met the criteria for a mental health condition, including anxiety, depressionand post-traumatic stress disorder. This compared to around one in five women 25 and over.
The researchers said their “alarming” findings come amid increasing recognition of rising unmet mental health needs among young people. The Independent
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- Young pregnant women and risk for mental disorders: findings from an early pregnancy cohort (open access) British Journal of Psychiatry Open
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