Published: Jan. 9, 2026 10:33 a.m. GMT+8
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A recent report on the mental health of Chinese adolescents, based on a survey of over 10,000 students across eastern, central and western China as well as border ethnic minority regions, reveals significant disparities based on gender and grade level. Girls and students in higher grades face more prominent risks, with interpersonal relationships, environmental adaptation and family functioning identified as key influencing factors. Photo: Visual China
Adolescent mental health risks in China are rising, with high school girls facing the most acute challenges, according to a recent large-scale study that highlights the often-hidden nature of psychological distress among the nation’s youth.
The report, led by Beijing Anding Hospital under the Capital Medical University, surveyed 11,833 students across eastern, central and western China, including border regions, between April 2023 and October 2025. It marks a significant effort to quantify a growing crisis that families and schools frequently overlook, often attributing early symptoms to normal puberty-related mood swings until they evolve into severe disorders.
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