Childhood Depression and Anxiety Linked to Two Genetic Pathways, Study Finds Internalizing Problems Common

A recent study identifies two distinct genetic pathways that contribute to the development of childhood depression and anxiety. The research focuses on the tendency to internalize problems, a common characteristic among individuals with these mental health disorders, which often manifests in childhood and adolescence.

The study highlights that depression and anxiety are frequently linked to an individual’s inclination to internalize problems. This means directing feelings inward rather than expressing them openly. Prior research indicates that this pattern of withdrawing from others and suppressing emotions typically surfaces early in life, during the formative years of childhood and adolescence.

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Date: May 3, 2026

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