Prevalence, Socio-Demographic and Psychological Factors Correlate to Mental Health Problems in Chinese Adolescents
Abstract
According to World Health Organization’s 2021 report, an estimated one in seven adolescents aged 10-19 suffer from mental health problems in the world (WHO, 2021). Some mental illnesses such as depression and loneliness are the main reasons they engage in self-harming and suicidal attempts. Additionally, primary mental health issues usually start in adolescence and are essential to address early to prevent the development of more severe psychiatric disorders in adulthood.
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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18686/ahe.v6i8.5434
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