Mathematical pattern of Kessler psychological distress distribution in the general population of the U.S. and Japan

Abstract Background Although the 6-item Kessler psychological scale (K6) is a useful depression screening scale in clinical settings and epidemiological surveys, little is known about the distribution model of the K6 score in the general population. Using four major national survey datasets from the...

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Main Authors: Shinichiro Tomitaka, Toshiaki A. Furukawa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-04-01
Series:BMC Psychiatry
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-021-03198-y