The analysis also showed an overall increase in the percentage of children reporting elevated symptoms of depression in 2021, of 28% compared to 24% in 2019.
No change was found among boys, suggesting this rise was driven by increased rates among girls – from 33% to 39% and a small number of gender non-binary students, which rose from 61% to 78%.
To read more: https://www.childreninwales.org.uk/news/study-finds-rising-depression-among-year-7-starters-wales/
