Prevalence, Persistence, and Sociodemographic Correlates of DSM-IV Disorders in the National Comorbidity Survey Replication Adolescent Supplement

Abstract

CONTEXT: Community epidemiological data on the prevalence and correlates of adolescent mental disorders are needed for policy planning purposes. Only limited data of this sort are available. OBJECTIVE: To present estimates of 12-month and 30-day prevalence, persistence (12-month prevalence among lifetime cases and 30-day prevalence among 12-month cases), and sociodemographic correlates of commonly occurring DSM-IV disorders among adolescents in …

Authors

Kessler RC; Avenevoli S; Costello EJ; Georgiades K; Green JG; Gruber MJ; He J-P; Koretz D; McLaughlin KA; Petukhova M

Journal

JAMA Psychiatry, Vol. 69, No. 4, pp. 372–380

Publisher

American Medical Association (AMA)

Publication Date

April 1, 2012

DOI

10.1001/archgenpsychiatry.2011.160

ISSN

2168-622X

Associated Experts

Kathy Georgiades

Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences

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