Cross-sectional study reveals high anxiety and depression prevalence in adolescents, indicating urgent need for mental health interventions.
Key Points
This study aims to investigate the prevalence of mental disorders and their associated risk factors among adolescents in South China.
Cross-sectional design using an online anonymous survey
Sample size of 23,856 students ages 12-15
Utilized DASS-21 and Mental Health Test for assessment
27.9% of adolescents reported anxiety symptoms
25.15% reported depression symptoms
Key risk factors included study pressure (52%), loneliness (59%), and poor social relationships (50%) with ORs between 1.74 and 1.95 for related disorders.