A cross sectional study on prevalence of depression in late adolescents studying in JSS high schools and colleges in Mysore district

Background: This study aimed to identify factors significantly associated with recent depressive mood concerning health-related behavioral patterns at the individual level, perceived safety in school environment, and willingness share concerns family social networks.Methods: In cross-sectional study, a total of 221 middle students were selected from 5 colleges Mysuru, Karnataka by probability proportional size sampling. Beck’s depression inventory semi-structured questionnaire used evaluate Prevalence depression, respectively. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was conducted explore association between Factors Depression adolescentsResults: 29% reported positive assessed BDI scale. The lifestyle academic performance Depression. Moreover, higher risk mental health problems poorer interpersonal relationshipsConclusions: prevalent among adolescents highly performance. Our findings underscore pressing need for administrators make efforts improve relationships adolescents.