Characterization of Psychopathology in Latin American Adolescents Using a Web-Based Screening Tool: Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mental health problems and suicide ideation are common in adolescents. Early detection of these issues could prevent the escalation of mental health-related symptoms in the long term. Moreover, characterizing different profiles of prevalent symptoms in conjunction with emotional regulation strategies could guide the design of specific interventions. The use of web-based screening (WBS) tools has been regarded as a suitable strategy to timely detect symptomatology while improving the appeal, cost, timeliness, and reach of detection in young populations. However, the evidence regarding the accuracy of these approaches is not fully conclusive.

Objective

The study aims (1) to examine the capability of a WBS to identify adolescents with psychiatric symptoms and suicida

SUBMITTER: Campos S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11342013 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature