Mental health conditions can develop at almost any age, but research suggests that many first appear much earlier than people might expect. Childhood and adolescence are particularly important periods, although certain conditions are more likely to emerge during adulthood.
A major analysis involving more than 700,000 people has helped researchers understand when different mental health conditions typically begin, revealing some striking differences between anxiety, depression, eating disorders, schizophrenia, and other conditions.
So, what has this analysis found? When do most of these conditions actually appear? Click on to find out.