Anderson Thea L, Valiauga Rasa, Tallo Christian, Hong Catriona Blythe, Manoranjithan Shaminy, Domingo Catherine, Paudel Manasvi, Untaroiu Ana, Barr Samantha, Goldhaber Kate
University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, Connecticut, USA.
Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, Illinois, USA.
J Child Adolesc Psychiatr Nurs. 2025 Feb;38(1):e70009. doi: 10.1111/jcap.70009.
The 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.
This 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.
We 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.
In 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.
近年来，青少年焦虑症的患病率显著上升，成为一个重大的公共卫生问题。事实上，Z世代（出生于1997年至2012年之间的人）的焦虑症患病率比过去三代人中的任何一代都要高得多。我们旨在研究哪些因素导致青少年焦虑症患病率上升，并确定干预点。
本研究采用叙述性综述方法。我们在PubMed、ScienceDirect和Medline数据库中进行了文献检索，确定了讨论Z世代焦虑症及其他心理健康障碍增加情况的原始研究和综述文章。
我们全面概述了导致青少年焦虑症患病率上升的因素，包括学业压力、社交媒体影响、家庭动态以及更广泛的社会压力源。
在本叙述性综述中，我们研究了青少年焦虑症的多面性，确定了促成因素。此外，我们还讨论了预防和治疗青少年焦虑症的潜在临床、教育和基于社区的干预措施。通过理解和解决焦虑的根本原因，有可能减轻其影响，并促进年轻人更健康的发展轨迹。
