[Prevalence of and factors related to depression in high school students].

Objective: The study aimed at investigating the prevalence of and factors related to depression in high school students.

Method: A total of 805 (n = 367 girls; n = 438 boys) first year students from three high schools in the city of Aydin filled in a self-report questionnaire that contained questions about socio-demographics, academic achievement and religious belief. It included also a depression rating scale, social support scale, problem solving inventory and an assertiveness scale.