Prevalence and socio-demographic correlates of depression and anxiety among late adolescents (15 to 21 years) in Mymensingh division, Bangladesh: A cross-sectional study
The findings of this study emphasize the importance of screening individuals for depressive and anxiety disorder symptoms to reduce the prevalence of mental health disorders among adolescents. In addition to screening, policymakers should incorporate policies to increase access to mental health services and promote mental health education for parents and the community.
Authors
- Salma Akter Urme (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8239-5581)
- Md. Syful Islam (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9710-2377)
- Rakiba Khatun
Institutions
- Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University (BD)
- University of Dhaka (BD)
- Comilla University (BD)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-04-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0320505
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.61