Depression and suicidal ideation among young persons in Benin City, Edo State: An assessment of prevalence and risk factors

Background: Globally, more than 300 million people of all ages suffer from depression. It is a serious mental health problem that has as one of its ripple effects, suicidal ideations, which may lead to suicide attempts or suicide. Suicide accounts for an estimated 6% of all deaths among young people...

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Main Authors: Esohe Olivia Ogboghodo, Eseosasere Osadiaye, Tracy Omosun-Fadal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2018-01-01
Series:Journal of Mental Health and Human Behaviour
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Online Access:http://www.jmhhb.org/article.asp?issn=0971-8990;year=2018;volume=23;issue=2;spage=93;epage=98;aulast=Ogboghodo