The social determinants of depression among adolescents in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review

Key Points

• Investigate how social factors influence depression in adolescents, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.
• Conducted a scoping review of existing literature on social determinants affecting adolescent depression.
• Focused on gaps in research concerning neighborhood influences and out-of-school adolescents.
• Highlighted critical gaps in the literature, particularly regarding neighborhood influences on mental health.
• Found a tendency to overlook cumulative stress from social settings, contributing to depressive symptoms.