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

• Main Authors: Zeno Di Valerio (Author), Daniela Fortuna (Author), Marco Montalti (Author), Lucia Alberghini (Author), Anna Caterina Leucci (Author), Alessio Saponaro (Author), Elisa Sangiorgi (Author), Elena Berti (Author), Maurizia Rolli (Author), Dario Tedesco (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Cambridge University Press, 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...