Youth depression in Ethiopia: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mental health is the state of well-being that manages our emotions, psychological stress, social well-being and it is essential at all stages of life. Depression is a mental health condition that causes repeated changes in mood and in how a person feels about everyday life. It can impact every aspect of life, including relations with friends, family, and the community. Depression, like most other mental health conditions, begins at the time of childhood or adolescence and can continue into adulthood. Depression among young people is widespread in developing nations like Ethiopia. This review aimed to compile data on Ethiopia's youth depression.

Methods

We searched through papers on the topic within the electronic databases of Worldwide Science, Google Scholar, Coc

SUBMITTER: Habtegiorgis SD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12542379 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature