Table 1. Demographics of the Study Population (N = 2184)
VariablePatients, n (%)
Age
    11128 (5.9)
    12258 (11.8)
    13273 (12.5)
    14400 (18.3)
    15351 (16.1)
    16369 (16.9)
    17299 (13.7)
    18106 (4.9)
Sex
    Female1162 (53.2)
    Male1022 (46.8)
Grade
    5th48 (2.2)
    6th185 (8.5)
    7th230 (10.5)
    8th316 (14.5)
    9th399 (18.3)
    10th330 (15.1)
    11th356 (16.3)
    12th298 (13.6)
    After high school3 (0.1)
    Not in school19 (0.9)
Social risk factors
    Do you have any questions or are you worried about the following items and wish to talk to the doctor about them?
        Trouble sleeping159 (7.3)
        Feeling tired a lot243 (11.1)
        Feeling stressed often234 (10.7)
        Your anger or temper125 (5.7)
        About fitting in or belonging41 (1.9)
        Headaches80 (3.7)
    Does anyone in your family drink or take drugs so much it worries you?99 (4.5)
    Ever used illicit substances (alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs)506 (23.2)
Protective factors
    Do you volunteer in school, church, or community?*527 (24.1)
    Do you feel like you belong to a group (family, friends, or teammates)?*1596 (73.1)
    Do you feel more independent as you get older?*1994 (91.3)
    Do you feel like you are good at doing anything in particular (math, theater, or sports)?*2018 (92.4)
    Do you have at least one friend to talk with about problems?2059 (94.3)
    Do you think your parent(s) or guardian(s) usually listen to you and take you seriously?1964 (89.9)
Assets Reported, n (score)
    023 (1.1)
    1101 (4.6)
    2517 (23.7)
    31045 (47.8)
    4452 (20.7)
Positive screen for depression (≥3 on PHQ-2) or anxiety (≥3 on GAD-2)
    Depression104 (4.8)
    Anxiety138 (6.3)
  • * These 4 questions were scored as together as assets.

  • PHQ-2, 2-question Patient Health Questionnaire; GAD-2, 2-question Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale.