Prevalence and determinants of anxiety, depression and comorbid anxiety-depression symptoms among adolescents in Ebola-affected zones.

Jude Mary CénatElisabeth DromerShruti MistryDaniela Gonzalez VillarrealSeyed Mohammad Mahdi Moshirian FarahiRose Darly DalexisWina Paul DariusJacqueline BukakaOléa Balayulu-MakilaNoble LuyeyeDaniel DerivoisCécile Rousseau

Published in: BJPsych open (2023)

Most adolescents living in EVD-affected areas experience mental health issues. Stigmatisation related to EVD and living in urban areas are the most consistent predictors of mental health problems. Nevertheless, social support remains a protective factor for depression and anxiety symptoms and a necessary resource for building resilience.

Keyphrases

mental health
sleep quality
social support
depressive symptoms
physical activity
mental illness
young adults
risk factors
drug induced