Depression among adolescents: A cross sectional study
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Adolescence is transformation of a child to a fully-fledged individual. It is a period in which individual develops physically, socially and psychologically. It is in this period in which, due to lack of mental strength and stability, a person develops a serious mental health disorder called depression. A sample of 500 students was assessed using Beck Depression Inventory by investigators. This assessment was done among adolescent students during 2014.The overall prevalence of depression was found to be 68%. Among those with depression, a majority had mild and moderate degree of depression. Our findings point to the importance of broad screening and psychiatric counseling of this vulnerable population. KEYWORDS
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