Curr Opin Psychiatry July 2007 PMID 17551351

Age of onset of mental disorders: a review of recent literature.

Ronald C Kessler, G Paul Amminger, Sergio Aguilar-Gaxiola, Jordi Alonso, Sing Lee, T Bedirhan Ustün

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The discussions reflect strong agreement with the article's emphasis on early onset of mental disorders, with comments like 'highlights importance of early intervention' and references to the age ranges where disorders begin. The tone is serious and motivated, especially with mentions of academic studies and calls for action, demonstrating both high interest and recognition of the article’s impact on mental health practices.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions underscore the validity of the findings, emphasizing the importance of early onset and support for early intervention.

InterestHigh interest

Participants show strong interest, highlighted by phrases like 'importance of early intervention' and engaging references to the timing of mental health issues.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several discussions delve into implications, such as the effects on young adults and the need for timely diagnosis, indicating moderate depth of engagement.

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The discussions suggest that recognizing early onset has significant implications for mental health strategies, indicated by mentions of early intervention and policy considerations.

Abstract in brief

  • Mental disorders generally start early in life, often during childhood or adolescence, with many beginning by the mid-teens or mid-20s, especially for anxiety, mood, and substance use disorders.
  • Different types of mental disorders tend to have different ages of onset; for example, phobias and impulse-control disorders tend to start much earlier than other anxiety and mood disorders.
  • Although treatment is often delayed, early intervention could potentially reduce the severity and persistence of these disorders, but more research is needed to identify effective early treatments and their long-term benefits.]

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Age of onset of mental disorders: A review of recent literature - Roughly half of all lifetime mental disorders in most studies start by the mid‐teens and three‐fourths by the mid‐20s. Highlights importance of early intervention. https://t.co/yTZuOl4Eey

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Daten und Studien zeigen: Psychische Störungen sind aktuell der Hauptgrund für Frühberentungen: www.deutsche-rentenversicherung.de/Bund/DE/Pres... Gleichzeitig wissen wir, dass psychische Störungen in 3/4 der Fälle bis zum jungen Erwachsenenalter beginnen: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17551351/

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#2: About 50% of all lifetime #mentalhealth disorders start in the mid-teens & about 75% start by the time people reach their mid-20s. This means many students may not even know or receive a diagnosis that they are #neurodivergent until university. https://t.co/U494YQqEFV

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