Abstract
ABSTRACT In sub-Saharan Africa, adolescents and young adults make up 30–35% of the population. However, 14% are reported to struggle with some psychological distress. Because mental health is often stigmatized in Africa, many adolescents conceal their psychological distress, further compounding their mental health challenges. This study used the Youth Outcome Questionnaire to assess psychological distress in a group of adolescents (n = 333) in three regions in Ghana – Savannah, Central, and Greater Accra. A one-way ANOVA revealed statistically significant differences in distress based on location. The differences existed only in adolescents from Savannah and Central but not Greater Accra. Additionally, a Hotelling T2 test revealed that social isolation and depression-anxiety were statistically significantly different based on gender; there were no differences in conduct problems. Implications are proffered for clinicians and policymakers on how best to support adolescents as they transition from childhood to adulthood.
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