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Could Frequent Childhood Moves Lead to Adult Depression?
Significance
- Frequent childhood relocations increase depression risk in adulthood.
- Stability in youth fosters better mental health outcomes later.
- Moving impacts children’s social networks and emotional well-being.
- Disruptive transitions may lead to lifelong mental health challenges.
- Support for mobile youth crucial to prevent future issues.
References
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Source: Materials provided by University of Plymouth. Note: Content may be edited for style and length. Clive E. Sabel, Carsten Bøcker Pedersen, Sussie Antonsen, Roger T. Webb, Henriette Thisted Horsdal. Changing Neighborhood Income Deprivation Over Time, Moving in Childhood, and Adult Risk of Depression. JAMA Psychiatry, 2024; DOI: 10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2024.1382