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Mental & Physical Health

Depression/Anxiety

This study examines how 16 childhood factors influence adult depression and anxiety using data from 200,000 individuals across 22 countries. Researchers hypothesize that early-life experiences, personal attributes, and family circumstances will have varying impacts on mental health outcomes, with differences expected between countries. Findings aim to enhance understanding of depression and anxiety risk factors and inform prevention strategies.
Researchers
Koichiro Shiba
Koichiro Shiba
Boston University, Epidemiology
Matt Bradshaw
Matt Bradshaw
Baylor University, Sociology
Israel
Sung Joon Jang
Sung Joon Jang
Baylor University, Sociology
Richard Cowden
Richard Cowden
Harvard University, Psychology
South Africa
Renae Wilkinson
Renae Wilkinson
Harvard University, Sociology
Blake Victor Kent
Blake Victor Kent
Westmont College, Sociology
Rebecca Bonhag
Rebecca Bonhag
Baylor University, Sociology
Tyler VanderWeele
Tyler VanderWeele
Harvard University, Epidemiology / Biostatistics
The Question:
Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems: feeling down, depressed or hopeless. Nearly every day, more than half the days, several days, or not at all?