Surge in antidepressant usage among adolescents and young adults during the COVID-19 pandemic: insights from an interrupted time series analysis

Surge in antidepressant usage among adolescents and young adults during the COVID-19 pandemic: insights from an interrupted time series analysis

Abstract Background Depressive disorders are a major public health issue in Western societies, particularly among adolescents, young adults and women. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated mental health challenges, increasing depression and anxiety symptoms, especially in younger people. This study...

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Main Authors: Zeno Di Valerio, Daniela Fortuna, Marco Montalti, Lucia Alberghini, Anna Caterina Leucci, Alessio Saponaro, Elisa Sangiorgi, Elena Berti, Maurizia Rolli, Dario Tedesco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press 2024-01-01
Series:Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences
Subjects:
antidepressant
COVID-19
depression
depressive disorder
pharmacoepidemiology
Online Access:https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2045796024000647/type/journal_article
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