Age disparities in prevalence of anxiety and depression among adults during the pandemic
JAMA Network Open
About The Study: In this study of 3 million U.S. adults, anxiety and depression were significantly higher among adults ages 18 to 39 compared with adults age 40 and older during the COVID-19 pandemic. Less favorable economic conditions and responses to social upheaval may have contributed to young adults’ worse mental well-being. These findings suggest a need for greater mental health care and economic policies targeted toward younger adults.
Authors: Sarah Collier Villaume, Ph.D., of Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, is the corresponding author.
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(doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.45073)
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Authors: Sarah Collier Villaume, Ph.D., of Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, is the corresponding author.
To access the embargoed study: Visit our For The Media website at this link https://media.jamanetwork.com/
(doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.45073)
Editor’s Note: Please see the article for additional information, including other authors, author contributions and affiliations, conflict of interest and financial disclosures, and funding and support.
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Embed this link to provide your readers free access to the full-text article This link will be live at the embargo time http://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.45073?utm_source=For_The_Media&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=ftm_links&utm_term=113023
About JAMA Network Open: JAMA Network Open is an online-only open access general medical journal from the JAMA Network. On weekdays, the journal publishes peer-reviewed clinical research and commentary in more than 40 medical and health subject areas. Every article is free online from the day of publication.
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