Psychological Burden and Coping Strategies Among Pakistani Adults: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: Mental health conditions represent a growing global health concern, disproportionately impacting populations in low- and middle-income countries like Pakistan. Limited epidemiological data, coupled with recent socioeconomic and environmental disruptions, has intensified the need for current insights into psychological burden and coping capacities in the Pakistani population. Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional survey was conducted from January to May 2023 among 400 community-dwelling adults attending outpatient departments in Islamabad and Rawalpindi. A structured 75-item questionnaire incorporating validated tools (PHQ-9, GAD-7, WHO-5, CSES, and SRQ-20) was used to assess depression, anxiety, well-being, coping self-efficacy, and mental distress. D

SUBMITTER: Malik M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12468578 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature