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Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences
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ISSN 2045-7960 · Cambridge University Press · 284 articles in the index
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Gender differences in the incidence of psychiatric disorders among breast cancer patients: a nationwide cohort study
Abstract Aims While breast cancer is rare in men, its incidence is rising, prompting more research into the mental health impacts of the disease in male patients. Anxiety, depression and sleep disorders are well-documented in women with breast cancer, but the effects on men are not as well…
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Antipsychotic treatment patterns and cardiometabolic medicine use: current real-world evidence
Abstract Aims Off-label use of antipsychotics, often at low doses, is increasing. Exploring the link between individual antipsychotic treatment patterns, including low-dose continuous use, and cardiometabolic health is crucial to prevent long-term morbidity and mortality. The current retrospective…
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Tools used to estimate the prevalence of generalized anxiety disorder in populations: a scoping review
Abstract Aims Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is characterized by persistent worry and physical symptoms, with prevalence estimates ranging from 0.8% to 8%. Researchers utilize various tools, such as standardized diagnostic interviews and self-report questionnaires, to estimate GAD prevalence in…
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A nationally representative survey of the impact of discrimination towards people with mental health problems: SANE’s 2025 National Stigma Report Card
Abstract Aims Reducing stigma and discrimination has been a priority in many national mental health policies for decades. Focusing efforts requires us to understand where this has the greatest impact on people with mental health problems. In 2024, we conducted a nationally representative survey…
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Post-traumatic stress disorder and risk of all-cause and cause-specific mortality: a nationwide population and sibling-controlled cohort study in Taiwan
Abstract Aims Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may shorten life expectancy, but evidence for Asian populations and cause-specific mortality remains limited. The aim of this study is to investigate the association between PTSD and mortality risk in an Asian population. Methods We used Taiwan’s…
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Evaluating context effects on PHQ-8 somatic item scores among people with a chronic medical condition: a scleroderma patient-centred intervention network randomised experiment
Abstract Aims Assessing depression symptoms in people with a chronic illness is challenging due to possible bias from overlapping somatic symptoms associated with both depression and chronic illnesses. Previous studies, however, have found that people with a chronic illness do not report more…
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From pre-pandemic to pandemic: unravelling mental health trajectories in clinical and general population cohorts
Abstract Aims The COVID-19 pandemic is often portrayed as a universal mental health crisis, especially in studies lacking pre-pandemic data. Research including pre-pandemic assessments nonetheless yields mixed results, making the pandemic’s impact unclear, particularly when considering differences…
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Loss of a spouse and risk of cognitive decline: insights from six prospective cohort studies
Abstract Aims The risk of cognitive decline after losing a spouse remained mixed. This study aims to investigate the association between spousal loss and risk of cognitive decline, assess whether this association varies by sex and age, and identify modifiable factors. Methods We conducted a…
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Gender differences in work–family conflict and mental health among employed Australian parents: findings from the HILDA survey
Abstract Aims This study aims to examine the longitudinal associations between work–family conflict (WFC) and mental health among working parents. Specifically, we investigated whether within-person changes in WFC and family-to-work conflict (FWC) are associated with changes in mental health…
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Nationally representative surveys of disclosure of mental health problems in Australia: changes over 10 years
Abstract Aims Disclosure of a mental health problem carries both risks and benefits. It can be seen as a measure of perceptions of the social environment in which people with mental health problems live, work and study. A nationally representative Australian survey conducted in 2014 showed that, in…
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Psychosocial status and long-term risk of depression in middle-aged adults: evidence from a prospective cohort study
Abstract Aims Psychosocial factors represent modifiable targets relevant to alleviate depression risk. While individual psychosocial risks are well-documented, their combined status across multiple life domains is underexplored. We aimed to construct a novel multidimensional composite score of…
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Age- and sex-specific trends in Canadian mental health from 2003 to 2024: a repeated cross-sectional meta-regression analysis
Abstract Aims This analysis aimed to examine past 20-year prevalence trends of multiple mental health outcomes by age and sex, using repeated cross-sectional survey data from the Canadian household population. Methods Age- and sex-stratified bootstrap-weighted prevalence estimates were calculated…
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Decomposing sexual orientation disparities in suicidal ideation among Chinese adolescents
Abstract Aims Sexual minority adolescents consistently exhibit a higher prevalence of suicidality compared with their heterosexual peers. This study aims to decompose the disparity in suicidal ideation by quantifying the extent to which it is attributable to differences in exposure to risk and…
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Prioritizing and integrating age- and sex-specific modifiable risk factors related with depression: a prospective cohort study of 428,078 adults
Abstract Aims To systematically identify and prioritize age- and sex-specific modifiable risk factors for incident depression, and to characterize integrated risk patterns to pinpoint high-risk populations across different life stages. Method Using data from 428,078 participants in a cohort…
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Network analysis of Korean happiness: a comparative study by sex, generation and income level
Abstract Aims South Korea has one of the highest suicide rates among Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development countries, and lower happiness has been associated with suicidal ideation and suicide attempts in Korean populations. We aimed to estimate a nation-level item network of…
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Burden and temporal trends of major depressive disorder in older adults: a 10-year population-based longitudinal study on interlinked region-wide health registries, 2013–2023
Abstract Aims Population-based longitudinal evidence using administrative healthcare registries remains limited. We aimed to estimate the burden and temporal trends of major depressive disorder (MDD) among individuals aged ≥65 in Lombardy, Italy, 2013 to 2023. Methods We conducted a retrospective…
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Social inclusion inequalities between individuals with mental disorders and the general population: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract Aims Social inclusion is increasingly recognised as a key determinant of health and well-being, encompassing participation in social, economic, political and cultural life through access to resources, opportunities and relationships. Individuals with mental disorders are at increased risk…
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Long-term effectiveness of banning highly hazardous pesticides on suicide mortality: a 12-year quasi-experimental study in South Korea
Abstract Aims Pesticide self-poisoning accounts for 14–20% of global suicides, predominantly in agricultural regions where highly hazardous pesticides (HHPs) remain accessible. This poses a critical challenge in South Korea despite its advanced healthcare system. In response, South Korea…