Maltreatment during childhood and risk for common mental disorders among first year university students in South Africa.

Bronwyn MyersJason BantjesChristine LochnerPhillippe MortierRonald C KesslerDan J Stein

Published in: Social psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology (2021)

Findings confirm the high prevalence of childhood maltreatment among South African students. As this exposure elevates risk for MDD, GAD and DUD, interventions aimed at preventing and treating CMDs among first-year students should address experiences of childhood maltreatment.

Keyphrases

south africa
early life
childhood cancer
major depressive disorder
physical activity
high school
young adults
hiv infected