Adolescence : international aspects of psychological stress / Supa Pengpid, Karl Peltzer and Joav Merrick, editors. - 1 online resource (xxiii, 230 pages). - Pediatrics, child and adolescent health .

Includes bibliographies and index.

"Psychological distress is a set of painful mental and physical symptoms that are associated with normal fluctuations of mood. In some cases, however, psychological distress may indicate the beginning of major depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, somatization disorder, or a variety of other clinical conditions. In this book, the prevalence and correlates of psychological distress, including issues in relation to bullying victimization, poly-victimization, obesogenic behavior, ideal cardiovascular health behavior, and HIV status, were studied in 19 countries. The results will inform researchers and readers of the relevance of school and youth mental health programs and related policies targeting psychological well-being in the adolescent population"--



9781536196528

2021020766


Adolescence--Cross-cultural studies.
Adolescent psychology--Cross-cultural studies.
Distress (Psychology)--Cross-cultural studies.
Obesity in adolescence--Cross-cultural studies.
Conduct of life--Cross-cultural studies.


Electronic Books.

BF724 / .A365 2021