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Anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation are highly prevalent among adolescents in Parbat District, Nepal, with significant risk factors including female gender, non-Hindu religion, lower scholastic achievement, childhood trauma, and prior mental health problems. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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This study aims to assess the prevalence and factors linked to anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation among high school adolescents in Parbat District, Nepal.

May 16, 2026PLOS mental health.Open Access

Prevalence and determinants of anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation among adolescents of Parbat District: A cross-sectional study

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APAnjali P.C RBRajan BhusalAgriculture and Forestry University ABAnjali BhattNational Public Health Laboratory

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Cross-sectional study examines mental health conditions in adolescents, indicating a significant burden and need for intervention.

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This study aims to assess the prevalence and factors linked to anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation among high school adolescents in Parbat District, Nepal.
Cross-sectional study conducted in August 2024 among 304 students in grades 11 and 12 in Parbat District, Nepal.
Validated instruments (GAD-7, PHQ-9, SBQ-R) were used to assess anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation.
Multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed to identify associated factors.
36.5% of adolescents reported anxiety, 17.4% had depression, and 7.6% exhibited suicidal ideation.
Female adolescents had higher odds of anxiety (aOR: 2.59; 95% CI: 1.30–5.19) and depression (aOR: 5.65; 95% CI: 1.82–17.53).
Childhood trauma showed a strong association with depression (aOR: 15.61; p < 0.001) and suicidal ideation (aOR: 16.14; p < 0.01).

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P.C et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a080a41a487c87a6a40c305 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmen.0000613

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Prevalence and determinants of anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation among adolescents of Parbat District: A cross-sectional study

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Prevalence and determinants of anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation among adolescents of Parbat District: A cross-sectional study

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