Publications by authors named "Loay Alrojolah"
Background: Data on Emotion Dysregulation among youth in Lebanon is scarce. Given that Emotion Dysregulation is associated with psychopathology and has a negative impact on youth outcomes, there is a need to better understand the prevalence, clinical and demographic correlates of Emotion Dysregulation.
Methods: This study is a secondary analysis of the Psychopathology in Children and Adolescents in Lebanon Study which recruited 1517 youth and one parent from a nationally representative sample.
Psychopathology in Children and Adolescents in Lebanon Study (PALS): a national household survey.
Soc Psychiatry Psychiatr Epidemiol
April 2022
Article Synopsis
- Psychiatric disorders significantly impact children and adolescents globally, and Lebanon's first national study aimed to assess the prevalence of these disorders amidst its ongoing challenges.
- The study involved a stratified sample of 1517 individuals aged 5 to 17, using various self-reported questionnaires to identify potential psychiatric disorders.
- Results showed that about 32.7% screened positive for at least one disorder, with only 5% seeking professional help; factors like academic struggles, chronic illnesses, high parental stress, and bullying increased the likelihood of screening positive, while higher family income was linked to a lower risk.
In Lebanon, approximately one in four adolescents suffers from a psychiatric disorder. Alarmingly, 94% of adolescents with a mental disorder have not sought any treatment. This study assessed the effectiveness of an evidence-based school-based universal mental health intervention (the FRIENDS program) in reducing depression and anxiety symptoms in middle school students in Lebanon.
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