Social Determinants of Health and Perceived Cognitive Difficulties in High School Students in the United States.

Ila A IversonCharles E Gaudet Nathan E CookGrant L Iverson

Published in: Archives of clinical neuropsychology : the official journal of the National Academy of Neuropsychologists (2024)

A strikingly high proportion of adolescents reported experiencing problems with their cognitive functioning. After adjusting for current mental health problems, several SDoH remained associated with adolescents' reported cognitive difficulties, including experiencing racism, bullying, parental job loss, and food insecurity.

Keyphrases

mental health
young adults
physical activity
mental illness
healthcare
social support
public health