A longitudinal study on the evolution of social inequalities in children's mental health trajectories
Whilst it is well‐established that children born to disadvantaged socio‐economic circumstances (SEC) generally have worse mental health outcomes [1], most studies have assessed mental health inequalities at only a single time point [2]. Studies using repeated measures outcome data are important to establish the age at which inequalities in child mental health emerge and how they change during childhood [3, 4]. Identifying which outcomes show the most persistent inequalities, the ages at which inequalities emerge and the patterns of change over time can provide targets for policy and intervention.