Depression, anxiety, and drug usage history indicators among institutionalized juvenile offenders of Brasilia.

Manuella C da SilvaAntonio Pedro M CruzMaria O Teixeira

Published in: Psicologia, reflexao e critica : revista semestral do Departamento de Psicologia da UFRGS (2021)

The data indicate potentially concerning levels of emotional distress in these institutionalized juveniles which seem to be independent of addictive behaviors. These data deserve attention and further investigation. Thus, a need for preventative mental health for the general population and socio-educational intervention aimed at interned youth which can decrease levels of emotional stress is emphasized.

Keyphrases

mental health
electronic health record
big data
sleep quality
physical activity
depressive symptoms
mental illness
young adults
emergency department
data analysis
drug induced
heat stress