Depression Takes a Toll on Academic Performance: Evidence from Rural Students in China.

Ru YanSongqing JinChen JiCindy FengHuan WangJiayang LyuScott Rozelle

Published in: Risk management and healthcare policy (2024)

Our findings underscore the high prevalence of depression in rural schools and the detrimental impact on academic performance. We advocate for the implementation of policies aimed at reducing student depression, particularly within vulnerable populations and subgroups.

Keyphrases

depressive symptoms
sleep quality
south africa
primary care
public health
medical students
physical activity
high school