Objective Several studies conducted in high-income countries have found an association
between depressive symptoms and risky behaviors among adolescents. Evidence from low …

Objective Adolescence is a formative and turbulent phase where physiological,
psychosocial, and cognitive changes leave adolescents vulnerable to psychological …

Objective Experiencing depression in adolescence can disrupt important developmental
processes, which can have longstanding effects on socioeconomic status and relationships …

Background Adolescent depression may increase risk for poor mental health outcomes in
adulthood. The objective of this study was to systematically review the literature on the …

Background Adolescence represents a vulnerable period for the onset of depression.
Globally, there is a need to better understand risk factors for adolescent depression to inform …

Depression and anxiety (internalizing disorders) are the largest contributors to the non-fatal
health burden among young people. This is the first meta-analysis to examine the joint …

Background Adolescence is a peak time for the onset of depression, but little is known about
what adolescents can do to reduce their own level of risk. To fill this gap, a review was …

Depressive symptoms are common in children and adolescents. The prevalence of
depressive symptoms in children and adolescents in China vary significantly across studies …

Population prevalence estimates for depression vary widely across studies and between
different countries, possibly owing to the different classifications adopted, diagnostic …

Background The objective of the study reported here is to systematically estimate the
prevalence of depressive symptoms among adolescents in secondary schools in mainland …