Prevalence of depressive symptoms among older children and young adolescents: a longitudinal population-based study

Abstract

This paper investigates levels of depressive symptoms among older children and young adolescents, 11–14 years of age. The population-based sample was assessed twice during a 12-month period. Point-prevalence, 12-month prevalence, and 12-month incidence were measured by a validated self-reported scale (SFMQ) and are presented in this paper.

Keywords

• adolescents
• depression
• mental health
• prevalence