Rising prevalence of subthreshold and major depressive symptom in South Korea: A trend analysis from 2014 and 2018

Since 2014, there has been a sharp and sustained increase in both subthreshold and severe depressive symptoms among the Korean population. This alarming trend underscores the critical need for targeted prevention and intervention strategies.

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PLoS ONE
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2025-04-21
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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0320980
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3
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Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
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Rising prevalence of subthreshold and major depressive symptom in South Korea: A trend analysis from 2014 and 2018

Djoko Priyono, Sang-Hee Kim
3 citations
PLoS ONE
Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
6.92
article

Rising prevalence of subthreshold and major depressive symptom in South Korea: A trend analysis from 2014 and 2018

Djoko Priyono, Sang-Hee Kim
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Abstract

Since 2014, there has been a sharp and sustained increase in both subthreshold and severe depressive symptoms among the Korean population. This alarming trend underscores the critical need for targeted prevention and intervention strategies.

PLoS ONEVol. 20(4)
Tanjungpura University (ID), Keimyung University (KR)
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 4%
Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
6.92
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