Assessment of psychological distress, overview of instruments and studies conducted in Serbia

Psychological distress is a term used to describe a range of symptoms that may include stress, anxiety, and depression. These symptoms are not specific and may vary from person to person. It is one of the key issues in public health and is used to measure the mental health of the population. However, further information is required when considering only the definition of psychological distress in the literature. This review will present the concept of psychological distress, domains of psychological distress research from relevant sources, and instruments for assessing psychological distress. Also, the emphasis will be on the domains of psychological distress research and the instruments used to assess psychological distress in studies conducted in the Republic of Serbia.