Prevalence and sociodemographic correlates of common mental disorders among first-year university students in post-apartheid South Africa: implications for a public mental health approach to student wellness

• Main Authors: Jason Bantjes (Author), Christine Lochner (Author), Wylene Saal (Author), Janine Roos (Author), Lian Taljaard (Author), Daniel Page (Author), Randy P. Auerbach (Author), Philippe Mortier (Author), Ronny Bruffaerts (Author), Ronald C. Kessler (Author), Dan J. Stein (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background There is growing awareness of the need for effective prevention, early detection, and novel treatment approaches for common mental disorders (CMDs) among university students. Reliable epidemiological data on prevalence and correlates are the cornerstones of planning and implement...