Emotional dysregulation at age 7 linked to anxiety and depression in teenagers

Emotional dysregulation at age 7 linked to anxiety and depression in teenagers

Children who struggle to regulate their emotions at age seven are more likely to experience anxiety and depression throughout adolescence, even after accounting for pre-existing mental health difficulties, according to new research published in the Journal of Affective Disorders. Anxiety and depression are among the leading health burdens facing young people worldwide. These conditions often emerge or worsen during the transition from childhood …