Multidimensional Assessment of Mental Health in Adolescence.

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Conditions studied: Mental Disease

In brief

Evidence indicates that many mental disorders in adulthood originate during adolescence, with a typical onset between the ages of 14 and 18, especially for anxiety, mood, and behavioral disorders. Over the past 20 years, the prevalence of psychiatric disorders among children and adolescents has increased globally, influenced by factors such as environmental stress, digital technologies, socioeconomic inequalities, and the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Approximately one in seven adolescents worldwide suffers from a diagnosable mental disorder, with a growing trend, especially in high-income countries. A multidimensional and multi-informant assessment, integrating the perspectives of adolescents and parents, is essential for the early detection of signs of psychological distress and the definition of targeted interventions. Main objective: To assess the mental health of adolescents (aged 11-18) using multidimensional psychometric tools to identify early signs of distress and vulnerability.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07422324

Run by

IRCCS Centro Neurolesi Bonino Pulejo

People needed

180

Starts

2025-10-27

Expected to finish

2027-03-31

Last updated by the study team

2026-02-20

Who can join

Age: 11 and older, up to 18. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• adolescents aged between 11 and 18;
• consent from legal guardians/parents;
• good reading and comprehension skills, absence of sensory impairments that prevent them from completing the questionnaires independently.

You may not qualify if…

• age not between 11-18 years;
• failure to obtain consent from legal guardians/parents;
• overt difficulties in reading and understanding the text, presence of sensory deficits that prevent independent completion of the questionnaires.

Where it is running

• IRCCS Neurolesi Bonino Pulejo, Messina, Messina 98124 — Messina, Italy (enrolling)

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