Profiles of disability among youths in Singapore and their link to psychological distress and health care utilization (opens in new tab)

Background/objectivesDisability in youth is an increasing global public health concern, with growing evidence linking disability to mental disorders and elevated healthcare needs. This study aimed to identify disability subtypes among Singaporean youth, examine sociodemographic factors, and assess their relationships with psychological distress and healthcare utilization.MethodsData were drawn from the National Mental Health Youth Study (n = 2,600), a cross sectional epidemiological survey of...