Depression, anxiety and worry in young Pacific adults in New Zealand during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Richard John Siegert Ajit NarayananJoanna DipnallLisa GossageWendy WrapsonAlexander SumichFabrice MerienMichael BerkJanis PatersonEl-Shadan Tautolo

Published in: The Australian and New Zealand journal of psychiatry (2022)

These results suggest that, while the prevalence of depression and anxiety are quite high among this population, fostering ethnic identity and self-compassion in Pacific children and adolescents might protect against developing depression and anxiety.

Keyphrases

sleep quality
depressive symptoms
risk factors
middle aged