The global prevalence of mental health disorders among runaway and homeless youth: a meta-analysis

Armoon, B, Ghadipasha, A, Mohammadi, R, Lesage, A, Harooni, J and Griffiths, MD ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8880-6524, 2024. The global prevalence of mental health disorders among runaway and homeless youth: a meta-analysis. European Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. ISSN 1018-8827

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Abstract

A meta-analysis was performed to identify the pooled prevalence of mental health disorders (MHDs) among runaway and homeless youth (RHY). Relevant studies published between December 1, 1985, and October 1, 2023, were identified in the PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library databases. A preliminary screening of 11,266 papers resulted in the inclusion of 101 studies. The pooled-prevalence estimates were obtained using a random-effects model. The findings showed varying lifetime prevalence rates of MHDs: 47% (conduct disorders and psychological distress), 43% (depression), 34% (major depressive disorders), 33% (post-traumatic stress disorder), 27% (personality disorders), 25% (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder), 23% (bipolar disorders), 22% (anxiety), 21% (oppositional defiant disorders), 15% (anorexia), 15% (adjustment disorders), 14% (dysthymia), 11% (schizophrenia), 9% (obsessive–compulsive disorders), and 8% (gambling disorder). The current prevalence rates were: 31% (depression), 23% (major depressive disorder), 23% (anxiety), 21% (post-traumatic stress disorder), 16% (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder), 15% (bipolar disorder), 13% (personality disorders), 13% (oppositional defiant disorders), 8% (schizophrenia), and 6% (obsessive–compulsive disorders). Regular screening and the implementation of evidence-based treatments and the promotion of integration and coordination between mental health services for adolescent minors and young adults with other service systems are recommended.

Item Type:	Journal article
Publication Title:	European Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Creators:	Armoon, B., Ghadipasha, A., Mohammadi, R., Lesage, A., Harooni, J. and Griffiths, M.D.
Publisher:	Springer
Date:	12 July 2024
ISSN:	1018-8827
Identifiers:	Number Type 10.1007/s00787-024-02519-2 DOI 1914787 Other
Rights:	This version of the article has been accepted for publication, after peer review (when applicable) and is subject to Springer Nature’s AM terms of use, but is not the Version of Record and does not reflect post-acceptance improvements, or any corrections. The Version of Record is available online at: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00787-024-02519-2
Divisions:	Schools > School of Social Sciences
Record created by:	Jonathan Gallacher
Date Added:	22 Jul 2024 14:19
Last Modified:	22 Jul 2024 14:19
URI:	https://irep.ntu.ac.uk/id/eprint/51804

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