Validation of the Arab Youth Mental Health scale as a screening tool for depression/anxiety in Lebanese children

• Main Authors: Nakkash Rima (Author), Makhoul Jihad (Author), El Hajj Taghreed (Author), Harpham Trudy (Author), Taha Madeleine (Author), Abdulrahim Sawsan (Author), Mahfoud Ziyad (Author), Kanj Mayada (Author), Afifi Rema (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2011-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Early detection of common mental disorders, such as depression and anxiety, among children and adolescents requires the use of validated, culturally sensitive, and developmentally appropriate screening instruments. The Arab region ha...