Prevalence and sociodemographic correlates of common mental disorders among first-year university students in post-apartheid South Africa: implications for a public mental health approach to student wellness

Prevalence and sociodemographic correlates of common mental disorders among first-year university students in post-apartheid South Africa: implications for a public mental health approach to student wellness

Abstract Background There is growing awareness of the need for effective prevention, early detection, and novel treatment approaches for common mental disorders (CMDs) among university students. Reliable epidemiological data on prevalence and correlates are the cornerstones of planning and implement...

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Main Authors: Jason Bantjes, Christine Lochner, Wylene Saal, Janine Roos, Lian Taljaard, Daniel Page, Randy P. Auerbach, Philippe Mortier, Ronny Bruffaerts, Ronald C. Kessler, Dan J. Stein
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-07-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Mental health
Mental disorders
College students
University
South Africa
Social determinants of health
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-019-7218-y

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