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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Suha Kidwai

Depression and anxiety can be predicted by childhood brain development, new study finds

The speed at which a child’s brain matures can forecast whether they will develop depression or anxiety as a teenager up to four years before symptoms emerge, according to the latest research.

Analysing just under 30,000 brain scans, the study has revealed that mental health conditions may stem from a disrupted developmental timeline.

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