Revista de saúde pública
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Revista de saúde pública · Feb 2008
Factors associated with depression symptoms in high school students in São Paulo, Brazil.
To assess factors associated with depression symptoms in high school students. ⋯ The study results showed that sociodemographic, lifestyle and health variables were associated with symptoms of depression in this population. These findings suggest that it is important to have mental health professionals available in high schools for early detection of mental conditions and student counseling.