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ReviewJournal of child and adolescent psychiatric nursing : official publication of the Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nurses, Inc2025

Contributing Factors to the Rise in Adolescent Anxiety and Associated Mental Health Disorders: A Narrative Review of Current Literature.

Thea L Anderson, Rasa Valiauga, Christian Tallo, Catriona Blythe Hong, Shaminy Manoranjithan, Catherine Domingo, Manasvi Paudel, Ana Untaroiu, Samantha Barr, Kate Goldhaber

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Review in Journal of child and adolescent psychiatric nursing : official publication of the Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nurses, Inc, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 29 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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29 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors.

Thea L AndersonUniversity of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, Connecticut, USA.
Rasa ValiaugaStritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, Illinois, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8911-6258
Christian TalloUniversity of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, Connecticut, USA.
Catriona Blythe HongUniversity of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, Connecticut, USA.
Shaminy ManoranjithanUniversity of Missouri School of Medicine, Columbia, Missouri, USA.
Catherine DomingoNortheast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, Ohio, USA.
Manasvi PaudelRosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, North Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Ana UntaroiuMedical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.
Samantha BarrUniversity of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin, USA.
Kate GoldhaberStritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, Illinois, USA.

Funding

The authors received no specific funding for this work.
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe prevalence of anxiety among adolescents has seen a notable increase in recent years, becoming a significant public health concern. In fact, anxiety is substantially more prevalent in Generation Z (individuals born between 1997 and 2012) than in any of the past three generations. We aimed to examine what factors contribute to the increased prevalence in teen anxiety and identify points of intervention.

methodsThis study employed a narrative review method. We performed a literature search of the PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Medline databases and identified original research and review articles discussing increased anxiety and other mental health disorders in Generation Z.

resultsWe provide a comprehensive overview of the factors contributing to the increased rates of adolescent anxiety, including academic pressures, social media influence, family dynamics, and broader societal stressors.

conclusionsIn this narrative review, we examine the multifaceted nature of adolescent anxiety, identifying contributing factors. Additionally, we discuss potential clinical, educational, and community-based interventions to prevent and treat adolescent anxiety. By understanding and addressing the underlying causes of anxiety, it is possible to mitigate its impact and promote healthier developmental trajectories for young individuals.

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AnxietyAdolescentAnxiety DisordersHumansadolescenceanxietymental health

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PMID39739929
PMCPMC11683866

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