openalexFrontiers in Psychiatry2026-07-24
Cross-national comparisons of adolescent mental health and suicidality in the Middle East: a cross-sectional secondary analysis of the global school-based student health survey
Atika Khalaf, Basma Al Yazeedi, Anas Alsharawneh
Background Adolescent mental health and suicidality represent growing global public health concerns, yet comparative evidence from the Middle East remains limited. This study examined the prevalence and correlates of psychological distress and suicidal behaviors among adolescents…