Abstract Background The 8-item Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-
D 8) has been widely used to measure depressive symptoms in many large-scale surveys …

Background Despite cumulative socioeconomic disadvantage and risk factors, Black
Americans have a lower prevalence of depression than whites. Given the emerging focus of …

Objectives The current study investigates how physical distancing during the coronavirus
disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic was associated with increased anxiety among a cohort …

This article examines the meaning of health among middle‐aged and older adults in a rural
South African setting, where 72 percent of adults aged 40 and over are living with a major …

Abstract The Beck Hopelessness Scale (BHS) is the most widely used measure of
hopelessness, a key psychological construct linked with various mental health outcomes. In …

Objectives We examined differential item functioning (DIF) of the Center for Epidemiologic
Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) items by country and statistically harmonized common …

Abstract The Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CES‐D) is widely used
to assess depressive symptoms in the general population. It lacks validation for widespread …

This paper advances the understanding of how marital transitions may influence mental
health by investigating these associations among a population of rural, Black South Africans …

Introduction Investigations of migration effects on mental health conditions, including
depression are sparse in low-and middle-income countries (LMIC), yet mental health may …

The assessment of mental health, particularly depression, in university student populations
is crucial for effective intervention and support. This study investigates the psychometric …