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Non-specific psychological distress, smoking status and smoking cessation: United States National Health Interview Survey 2005It is well established that smoking rates in people with common mental disorders such as anxiety or depressive disorders are much higher than in people...
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Dietary intake of omega-3 fatty acids and risk of depressive symptoms in adolescentsPrevious randomized controlled trials have demonstrated that omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFA) are beneficial in reducing symptoms of depression.
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In utero exposure to antidepressant medication and neonatal growth outcomes: closer examination of the evidence is neededIn utero exposure to antidepressant medication and neonatal growth outcomes: closer examination of the evidence is needed
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Common mental disorders: missed opportunity for smoking prevention and cessationCommon mental disorders: missed opportunity for smoking prevention and cessation
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The relationship between school climate and mental and emotional wellbeing over the transition from primary to secondary schoolThe current study examined the relationship between students’ mental and emotional wellbeing and factors pertaining to school climate, focusing on the...
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Social Support Buffers the Association Between Alcohol Use and Depression in Australian MenAlcohol use and depression are known correlates of one another, especially in men, and are influenced by a range of demographic and psychosocial factors. This study examined the association between alcohol use and depressive symptoms in a large representative cohort of Australian men. We also tested whether this association differed by men's age, household income, social support, illicit drug use and help-seeking.
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Longitudinal evidence of the impact of dog ownership and dog walking on mental healthEmerging evidence supports the physical health and social benefits of dog ownership. This study examined the longitudinal effect of dog ownership and dog walking on mental health.
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The impact of parental mental health problems on the educational outcomes of their offspring: Findings from the Raine StudyThere is limited evidence on the impact of parental mental health problems on offspring’s educational outcomes. We investigated the impact of maternal anxiety and depressive symptoms, as well as paternal emotional problems on the educational outcomes of their adolescent and young adult offspring.
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Relationships between depression and anxiety symptoms scores and blood pressure in young adultsThis study aimed to assess the relationships among BP, depression and anxiety symptom scores and self-reported history of depression in young adults.
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Effectiveness of a school-based mindfulness program for transdiagnostic prevention in young adolescentsInvestigated mindfulness as a prevention program for anxiety, depression and eating disorders in early secondary school