OBJECTIVE: Adolescence is a formative and turbulent phase where physiological, psychosocial, and cognitive changes leave adolescents vulnerable to psychological disorders. Female adolescents and adolescents from Middle East, Africa, and Asia have the highest risk of developing depression.
Understanding this could lead to better treatments, improved diagnostics, or a deeper grasp of how the human body works — benefiting patient care globally.
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| Category | 🧬 Medicine & Biology |
| Published | Sep 26, 2021 |
| Journal | British Journal of Clinical Psychology |
| Authors | Shefaly Shorey, Esperanza Debby Ng, Celine Wong |
| DOI | 10.1111/bjc.12333 |
| Citations | 1,371 |
| Source | OpenAlex |