Journal of Depression and Anxiety
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Judit Mirón

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• Research Article
  Perceived Stress, Anxiety and Depression Among Undergraduate Students: An Online Survey Study
  Author(s): Judit Mirón, Ximena Goldberg, Clara López-Solà, Roser Nadal, Antonio Armario, Raül Andero, Jesús Giraldo, Jordi Ortiz, Narcís Cardoner and Diego Palao Judit Mirón, Ximena Goldberg, Clara López-Solà, Roser Nadal, Antonio Armario, Raül Andero, Jesús Giraldo, Jordi Ortiz, Narcís Cardoner and Diego Palao
  
  Introduction: The current generation of youth is the largest the world has ever known, estimated in 1.8 billion young women and men. Yet, young people’s health continues to be a neglected issue that demands more attention and effective strategies. Particularly, mental health disorders are a health priority in this group because half of all mental illnesses begin in this age. Although the presence of depression and anxiety has been linked to life stress in both children and adult populations, the association between stress and common mental health disorders is not yet clear among young adults. Methods: Questionnaires including the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10), the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale (GAD-7) and a reduced version of the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) were sent via email to the students of Universitat Autònoma.. View More»
  

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