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 ANXIETY STATS - US

A common mental health concern, anxiety is not just an adult's problem. It extends to children, too, with considerable statistics to back this fact. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, an estimated 7.1% of children aged 3-17 years (approximately 4.4 million) have diagnosed-anxiety. 

However, child anxiety remains a largely misunderstood condition. The general perception often tends to dismiss it as normal childhood fears or an overactive imagination. But these numbers underline the urgent need to recognize and address child anxiety as a serious concern.

Understanding the statistics of child anxiety is the first step towards acknowledging its prevalence and gravity. By doing so, we can pave the way for better awareness, timely diagnosis, and effective treatments, ensuring our children lead healthier, happier lives.
 
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, there are an estimated 40 million people in the United States who experience an anxiety disorder in any given year. That’s about 18%. 

ADHD STATS - US

Millions of US children have been diagnosed with ADHD

  • The estimated number of children aged 3–17 years ever diagnosed with ADHD, according to a national survey of parents,1 is 6 million (9.8%) using data from 2016-2019. This number includes

  • 3–5 years: 265,000 (2%)

  • 6–11 years 2.4 million (10%)

  • 12–17 years: 3.3 million (13%).

 

Many children with ADHD also have other disorders

According to a national 2016 parent survey,6 in 10 children with ADHD had at least one other mental, emotional, or behavioral disorder:

Other conditions affecting children with ADHD: depression, autism spectrum disorder, and Tourette syndrome.

(Cited by the CDC- CDC uses datasets from parent surveys and healthcare claims to understand diagnosis and treatment patterns for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Estimates for diagnosis and treatment can vary depending on the source).