A recent study published in The Lancet reveals that by the age of 75, approximately half of the global population will experience a mental disorder. The study, co-led by researchers from Harvard Medical School and the University of Queensland, emphasizes that these disorders typically manifest during childhood, adolescence, or young adulthood. Therefore, it is essential for healthcare services to promptly detect and treat common mental disorders during these critical stages of life.
Spanning from 2001 to 2022, the study involved over 150,000 respondents aged 18 and older from 29 countries. It revealed that certain mental disorders were more prevalent in one gender compared to the other. For male respondents, alcohol use disorder and major depressive disorder were the most common, while major depressive disorder and specific phobia were predominant among female respondents.
The study emphasizes the importance of studying the frequency and timing of mental disorder development to better inform public health planning.
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