This study systematically reviewed the literature on perceived school safety. We investigated
the prevalence, factors and associated mental health difficulties, as well as cross-cultural …

Background As the prevalence of childhood mental health conditions varies by age and
gender, we explored whether there were similar variations in the relationship between …

Introduction Depressive emotions can lead to subsequent unhealthy behaviors such as
Internet addiction, especially in female adolescents; therefore, studies that examine the …

Background Depression symptoms and mood disorders constitute one of the major public
health challenges among youths. Thus, early prevention and intervention for depression …

Background Despite the negative impact of chronic school absenteeism on the
psychological and physical health of adolescents, data on the burden of adolescent chronic …

Abstract Background The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) has been used extensively
in research and clinical settings. However, there is limited information regarding the …

Written by two leading experts in the field, this welcome third edition of Children in Difficulty:
A guide to understanding and helping discusses some of the most common, yet …

School attendance/absenteeism (SA/A) is a crucial indicator of health and development in
youth but educational policies and health-based practices in this area rely heavily on a …

Introduction Smartphone and social media use is prevalent during adolescence, with high
levels of use associated with lower levels of mental well-being. Secondary schools in the UK …

This review paper summarizes the results of the Improving Mood with Psychoanalytic and
Cognitive Therapies (IMPACT) study and its implications for psychological treatment of …