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Adolescent mental health literacy: Young people's knowledge of depression and help seeking
- Source :
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Journal of Adolescence . Apr2006, Vol. 29 Issue 2, p225-239. 15p. - Publication Year :
- 2006
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Abstract
- Abstract: This study examined the mental health literacy of a group of adolescents, with particular reference to their ability to recognize symptoms of depression in their peers. Respondents were 202 Australian adolescents (122 males, 80 females) aged 15–17 years. Their mental health literacy was examined through a questionnaire that presented them with five scenarios of young people. Respondents showed a mixed ability to correctly recognize and label depression, although they were able to differentiate depressed and non-depressed scenarios in terms of severity and expected recovery time. Results are discussed in light of findings from adult mental health literacy and clinical implications. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
- Subjects :
- *MENTAL health
*DEPRESSION in adolescence
*AUSTRALIANS
*PEER relations
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01401971
- Volume :
- 29
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Adolescence
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 20028058
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.adolescence.2005.05.004