Translation, validation and reliability of depression, anxiety, and stress 42 (DASS-42) among Herat University students

The DASS-42 is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing depression, anxiety, and stress among university students in Herat, Brazil. This comprehensive validation addresses previous limitations and supports the use of the scale in both clinical and non-clinical settings for early detection and intervention. Future research should explore the scale's applicability in more diverse Afghan populations and incorporate longitudinal designs to validate its predictive validity further.