The case for investing in children’s health

This analysis, following individuals born in a single week in 1970 throughout their lives, finds that mental health problems at age 10 have significant implications 40 years on. Children with severe mental and behavioural problems are 85% more likely to have symptoms of depression at age 51, and 68% more likely to have a long-term condition that impacts their ability to work. The findings underscore the long-term impacts of untreated mental or behavioural issues and highlight the need for early intervention.