Mental Disorders in Children and Youths Aged 10 to 24 Years in the Southwest Region of Cameroon: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

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Mental Disorders in Children and Youths Aged 10 to 24 Years in the Southwest Region of Cameroon: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

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Mental health disorders are a significant public health concern and leading cause of disability globally (World Health Organization, 2022). The World Health Organization (WHO) defines mental health disorder as clinically significant disturbance in an individual’s cognition, emotional regulation, or behavior (World Health Organization, 2013). Approximately 792 million people live with a mental disorder, with many of these cases emerging during adolescence (Twenge et al., 2019).

Key Information

Project Title

Mental Disorders in Children and Youths Aged 10 to 24 Years in the Southwest Region of Cameroon: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

Date

January 2025

Journal Name

Journal of Psychology

Project Executors

Lifafa Research Foundation

Executor Contacts

+237 679466143
+237 675204799

Executor Head Office

Great soppo Buea, Southwest region, Cameroon

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