Early puberty is linked to higher anxiety risk in girls
A large Danish study reveals that girls who begin puberty earlier and progress faster are significantly more likely to develop anxiety disorders, highlighting a critical window for early mental health interventions.
An analysis of data from the Danish National Birth Cohort (DNBC) has found that girls who experience puberty earlier and at a faster rate are at a higher risk of developing anxiety disorders and social anxiety disorder symptoms compared to their peers who develop at an average pace. Conversely, girls who start puberty later and at a slower rate have a lower risk of social anxiety symptoms compared to those with average pubertal timing.
The study, published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, highlights the importance of pubertal timing and tempo in adolescent development and psychological adaptation.
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