Summary
This conversation introduces the research series and features Dr. Ben Daines, who is a founding board member of RAN. They discuss the vision and mission of RAN and Dr. Ben's involvement. They then dive into a research article titled 'Prevalence and Trends of Common Mental Disorders' and discuss the importance of the study and the criteria for selecting research articles. They explore the prevalence of mental disorders and the impact of COVID-19 on mental health. The conversation concludes with surprising findings from the study. The conversation discusses the increase in the prevalence of mental health disorders over the years and the comparison between Nemesis 2 and Nemesis 3 data. It highlights the need for specialized mental health care and the unmet need for such care. The impact of RAN's work in addressing these needs is emphasized. The conversation concludes with favorite quotes and a call for topic suggestions.
Takeaways - RAN aims to reduce the stigma around mental health and support individuals in need.
- The research series focuses on high-impact journal articles that provide up-to-date and reliable information on mental health.
- The prevalence of mental disorders is high, with almost half of the respondents having a DSM-5 disorder at some point in their lives.
- COVID-19 did not significantly impact the prevalence of mental disorders, but the overall prevalence has increased over the years.
- The study highlights the importance of addressing mental health and providing support to individuals in need.
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Article:
Ten Have M, Tuithof M, van Dorsselaer S, Schouten F, Luik AI, de Graaf R. Prevalence and trends of common mental disorders from 2007-2009 to 2019-2022: results from the Netherlands Mental Health Survey and Incidence Studies (NEMESIS), including comparison of prevalence rates before vs. during the COVID-19 pandemic. World Psychiatry. 2023 Jun;22(2):275-285. doi: 10.1002/wps.21087. PMID: 37159351; PMCID: PMC10168151.