Depression rates in young people have risen sharply in the past decade, especially in
females, which is of concern because adolescence is a period of rapid social, emotional …

The high global prevalence of depression, together with the recent acceleration of remote
care owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, has prompted increased interest in the efficacy of …

Mental ill‐health represents the main threat to the health, survival and future potential of
young people around the world. There are indications that this is a rising tide of vulnerability …

Preventive approaches have latterly gained traction for improving mental health in young
people. In this paper, we first appraise the conceptual foundations of preventive psychiatry …

Summary The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is having a profound effect
on all aspects of society, including mental health and physical health. We explore the …

To control the COVID-19 pandemic, governments have implemented restrictions. This study
evaluates psychological distress related to the crisis and identifies predictive factors of …

Background: An estimated 1 in 5 adolescents experience a mental health disorder each
year; yet because of barriers to accessing and seeking care, most remain undiagnosed and …

There has been significant disruption to the lives and mental health of adolescents during
the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of this study was to assess the psychological and …

Background: Among the general public, there appears to be a growing need and interest in
receiving digital mental health and well-being support. In response to this, mental health …

Social anxiety disorder or social phobia is a condition characterized by debilitating fear and
avoidance of different social situations. We provide an overview of social anxiety and …