Epidemiologic evidence for early onset of mental disorders and higher risk of drug abuse in young adults

Epidemiologic evidence for early onset of mental disorders and higher risk of drug abuse in young adults

Data from the National Institute of Mental Health Epidemiologic Catchment Area Program, an epidemiologic survey of 5 communities, showed that 4 major disorders commonly begin in late adolescence or young adulthood. The median age at onset for anxiety disorders is 15 years; for major depressive episo...

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Veröffentlicht in:The American journal of psychiatry 1988-08, Vol.145 (Aug 88), p.971-975
Hauptverfasser: Christie, K A, Boyd, J H, Rae, D S, Regier, D A, Burke, J D, Locke, B Z
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Sprache:eng
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Drug abuse
Epidemiology
Psychiatric disorders
Risks
Young adults
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Zusammenfassung:Data from the National Institute of Mental Health Epidemiologic Catchment Area Program, an epidemiologic survey of 5 communities, showed that 4 major disorders commonly begin in late adolescence or young adulthood. The median age at onset for anxiety disorders is 15 years; for major depressive episode, 24 years; for drug abuse or dependence, 19 years; and for alcohol abuse or dependence, 21 years. (Abstract amended)
ISSN:0002-953X