Statement of the problem
Psychological distress has been reported among adolescents worldwide, and prevalence rates have varied across countries. High prevalence rate of psychological distress has been reported among Nigerian secondary school students with rates varying between 15 and 50% (Adelekan et al., 2016; Fatoye et al., 1994; Taiwo, 2011). Consequences of psychological distress are similarly myriad and serious; for example, hindrances to academic functioning and success have been observed among school going adolescents (Akinsola, 2011; Barclay, 1994; Osasona, 2011).