Is the global prevalence rate of adult mental illness increasing? Systematic review and meta‐analysis. (Spoiler alert: Betteridge's Law of Headlines applies. Only a small increase, which is explained by demographic changes.) https://t.co/97E4wanvwP
Is the global prevalence rate of adult mental illness increasing? Systematic review and meta-analysis.
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Several discussions highlight the publication's findings, such as the acknowledgment that the increase in adult mental illness is minor and mainly linked to demographic shifts. Phrases like 'not what I expected' and 'contrary to widespread beliefs' indicate a shift in understanding, while commentary on the importance of accurate perceptions emphasizes the potential influence of the study on public discourse.
Most discussions reflect a consensus that the increase in mental illness prevalence is small and largely attributable to demographic changes.
The subject matter generated strong curiosity, indicated by numerous users sharing and referencing the study.
While many posts summarized the findings, there were some deeper analyses shared, particularly concerning the implications for public perception.
Participants in the discussion believe the research provides valuable insights that could reshape conversations about mental health trends.
Abstract in brief
- The study examines whether the global prevalence of adult mental illness is genuinely increasing, addressing concerns about methodological flaws in existing research.
- It employs a systematic review and meta-analysis of 44 samples from 42 publications, encompassing over 1 million observations, to enhance transparency and precision in the data.
- The findings indicate a slight overall increase in mental illness prevalence, attributed primarily to demographic changes rather than a dramatic rise in mental health issues.
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Most liked on X and BlueskyMeta-analysis of studies from 1978-2015: Global prevalence of adult mental illness increased only slightly (OR 1.18) and is mainly related to demographic changes. https://t.co/AJsAS5aoHL https://t.co/jq1CrzkZDP
Today a group of @MentalhealthMSc students (inc. @NadaAbouSeif @MarizaStag @alexandrabadaui @sorlando_19 @agraham_25) blog about a recent systematic review, which asks: Is the global prevalence rate of adult mental illness increasing? https://t.co/mx0i995HHO https://t.co/O86swxVef9
Is the global prevalence rate of adult mental illness increasing? Systematic review and meta‐analysis https://t.co/bWOyNHtaOm spoiler...no
¿Está aumentando la tasa de prevalencia de trastornos mentales en los adultos (de 1978 a 2015)? https://t.co/QBVavDdrLa
@ClinpsychLucy @guardian @rcpsych A recent systematic review and meta-analysis looked at global prevalence rates between 1978 and 2015 and found the increase in adult mental illness to be small https://t.co/MHZBOXf44X
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Rising Trends in Adult Mental Illness Prevalence 2023
The video explores the growing prevalence of mental illnesses, noting that the number of individuals affected has been increasing over the years, particularly due to crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. It examines the…
A second study shows that (Richter, Scandinavia) shows that, accounting for uncertainty, another negligible increase in mental health has been seen from 1990-2017. Uncertainty ranges between +-0.2 https://t.co/Sg8N6Y9Dio
@jorsmo This might help! https://t.co/BNlaek42jy
@ClinpsychLucy @guardian @rcpsych A recent systematic review and meta-analysis looked at global prevalence rates between 1978 and 2015 and found the increase in adult mental illness to be small https://t.co/MHZBOXf44X
Is the global prevalence rate of adult mental illness increasing? Systematic review and meta‐analysis https://t.co/jRhJK1EB90
RT @Mental_Elf: Today a group of @MentalhealthMSc students (inc. @NadaAbouSeif @MarizaStag @alexandrabadaui @sorlando_19 @agraham_25) blog…
RT @Mental_Elf: Today a group of @MentalhealthMSc students (inc. @NadaAbouSeif @MarizaStag @alexandrabadaui @sorlando_19 @agraham_25) blog…
RT @Mental_Elf: Today a group of @MentalhealthMSc students (inc. @NadaAbouSeif @MarizaStag @alexandrabadaui @sorlando_19 @agraham_25) blog…
RT @Mental_Elf: Today a group of @MentalhealthMSc students (inc. @NadaAbouSeif @MarizaStag @alexandrabadaui @sorlando_19 @agraham_25) blog…
RT @Mental_Elf: Today a group of @MentalhealthMSc students (inc. @NadaAbouSeif @MarizaStag @alexandrabadaui @sorlando_19 @agraham_25) blog…
RT @Mental_Elf: Today a group of @MentalhealthMSc students (inc. @NadaAbouSeif @MarizaStag @alexandrabadaui @sorlando_19 @agraham_25) blog…
Today a group of @MentalhealthMSc students (inc. @NadaAbouSeif @MarizaStag @alexandrabadaui @sorlando_19 @agraham_25) blog about a recent systematic review, which asks: Is the global prevalence rate of adult mental illness increasing? https://t.co/mx0i995HHO https://t.co/O86swxVef9
RT @sapinker: Is the global prevalence rate of adult mental illness increasing? Systematic review and meta‐analysis. (Spoiler alert: Better…
RT @sapinker: Is the global prevalence rate of adult mental illness increasing? Systematic review and meta‐analysis. (Spoiler alert: Better…
Is the #global prevalence rate of adult #mentalillness increasing? Systematic review & meta‐analysis. (Spoiler alert: Betteridge's Law of Headlines applies. Only a small increase, which is explained by #demographic #changes.) RT @sapinker @wileylibraries https://t.co/8qZngiQAXy https://t.co/2comBFFbSs
RT @sapinker: Is the global prevalence rate of adult mental illness increasing? Systematic review and meta‐analysis. (Spoiler alert: Better…
RT @sapinker: Is the global prevalence rate of adult mental illness increasing? Systematic review and meta‐analysis. (Spoiler alert: Better…
RT @sapinker: Is the global prevalence rate of adult mental illness increasing? Systematic review and meta‐analysis. (Spoiler alert: Better…
RT @sapinker: Is the global prevalence rate of adult mental illness increasing? Systematic review and meta‐analysis. (Spoiler alert: Better…
RT @sapinker: Is the global prevalence rate of adult mental illness increasing? Systematic review and meta‐analysis. (Spoiler alert: Better…
RT @sapinker: Is the global prevalence rate of adult mental illness increasing? Systematic review and meta‐analysis. (Spoiler alert: Better…
RT @sapinker: Is the global prevalence rate of adult mental illness increasing? Systematic review and meta‐analysis. (Spoiler alert: Better…
RT @sapinker: Is the global prevalence rate of adult mental illness increasing? Systematic review and meta‐analysis. (Spoiler alert: Better…
RT @sapinker: Is the global prevalence rate of adult mental illness increasing? Systematic review and meta‐analysis. (Spoiler alert: Better…
RT @sapinker: Is the global prevalence rate of adult mental illness increasing? Systematic review and meta‐analysis. (Spoiler alert: Better…
RT @sapinker: Is the global prevalence rate of adult mental illness increasing? Systematic review and meta‐analysis. (Spoiler alert: Better…
Is the global prevalence rate of adult mental illness increasing? Systematic review and meta‐analysis. (Spoiler alert: Betteridge's Law of Headlines applies. Only a small increase, which is explained by demographic changes.) https://t.co/97E4wanvwP
RT @nabi_onandia: ¿Está aumentando la tasa de prevalencia global de enfermedades mentales en adultos? Revisión sistemática y metanálisis ht…
¿Está aumentando la tasa de prevalencia global de enfermedades mentales en adultos? Revisión sistemática y metanálisis https://t.co/tzZMrIL0k4
RT @EikoFried: Meta-analysis of studies from 1978-2015: Global prevalence of adult mental illness increased only slightly (OR 1.18) and i…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: Contrary to widespread misperception, the rate of mental illness among adults did not increase in recent deca…
Contrario a lo que se ha venido afirmando, este metaanálisis que incluye 42 publicaciones y más de 1 millón de observaciones, concluye que el aumento en la prevalencia de las enfermedades mentales (1978 a 2015) es pequeño y debido a cambios demográficos https://t.co/eTBGTv4F45
¿Está aumentando la prevalencia de trastornos mentales en los adultos? Puede...pero para saberlo, tendrás que leer esto: https://t.co/YUd9f1hSAg
RT @FrancoMasc: Is the global prevalence rate of adult mental illness increasing? Systematic review and meta‐analysis https://t.co/QeXzdCMi…
RT @FrancoMasc: Is the global prevalence rate of adult mental illness increasing? Systematic review and meta‐analysis https://t.co/QeXzdCMi…
RT @FrancoMasc: Is the global prevalence rate of adult mental illness increasing? Systematic review and meta‐analysis https://t.co/QeXzdCMi…
RT @FrancoMasc: Is the global prevalence rate of adult mental illness increasing? Systematic review and meta‐analysis https://t.co/QeXzdCMi…
Is the global prevalence rate of adult mental illness increasing? Systematic review and meta‐analysis https://t.co/QeXzdCMizm
RT @cgblanch1: ¿Está aumentando la tasa de prevalencia de trastornos mentales en los adultos (de 1978 a 2015)? https://t.co/QBVavDdrLa
¿Está aumentando la tasa de prevalencia de trastornos mentales en los adultos (de 1978 a 2015)? https://t.co/QBVavDdrLa
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: Contrary to widespread misperception, the rate of mental illness among adults did not increase in recent deca…
RT @CharlesCMann: New systematic review finds little evidence for steep rise in prevalence of mental illness, as is often claimed: https://…
New systematic review finds little evidence for steep rise in prevalence of mental illness, as is often claimed: https://t.co/Wv7pi4iOvy Note: Study doesn't show there is no mental-illness epidemic, just that the evidence for one is slim. Preprint: https://t.co/niUokr8hGQ
RT @Keith_Laws: Is the global prevalence rate of adult mental illness increasing? Systematic review and meta‐analysis https://t.co/bWOyNHta…
Interesting. Not what I expected. #psych787 https://t.co/VmdDmyHSlX
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: Contrary to widespread misperception, the rate of mental illness among adults did not increase in recent deca…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: Contrary to widespread misperception, the rate of mental illness among adults did not increase in recent deca…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: Contrary to widespread misperception, the rate of mental illness among adults did not increase in recent deca…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: Contrary to widespread misperception, the rate of mental illness among adults did not increase in recent deca…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: Contrary to widespread misperception, the rate of mental illness among adults did not increase in recent deca…
RT @EikoFried: Meta-analysis of studies from 1978-2015: Global prevalence of adult mental illness increased only slightly (OR 1.18) and i…
RT @EikoFried: Meta-analysis of studies from 1978-2015: Global prevalence of adult mental illness increased only slightly (OR 1.18) and i…
RT @EikoFried: Meta-analysis of studies from 1978-2015: Global prevalence of adult mental illness increased only slightly (OR 1.18) and i…
RT @EikoFried: Meta-analysis of studies from 1978-2015: Global prevalence of adult mental illness increased only slightly (OR 1.18) and i…
RT @EikoFried: Meta-analysis of studies from 1978-2015: Global prevalence of adult mental illness increased only slightly (OR 1.18) and i…
RT @Keith_Laws: Is the global prevalence rate of adult mental illness increasing? Systematic review and meta‐analysis https://t.co/bWOyNHta…
RT @AnderRetolaza: En contra de muchas opiniones parece que la Tasa de #TrastornoMental en Adultos no ha subido en las últimas Décadas http…
RT @EikoFried: Meta-analysis of studies from 1978-2015: Global prevalence of adult mental illness increased only slightly (OR 1.18) and i…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: Contrary to widespread misperception, the rate of mental illness among adults did not increase in recent deca…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: Contrary to widespread misperception, the rate of mental illness among adults did not increase in recent deca…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: Contrary to widespread misperception, the rate of mental illness among adults did not increase in recent deca…
En contra de muchas opiniones parece que la Tasa de #TrastornoMental en Adultos no ha subido en las últimas Décadas https://t.co/GXmQ6tAdrQ
RT @EikoFried: Meta-analysis of studies from 1978-2015: Global prevalence of adult mental illness increased only slightly (OR 1.18) and i…
RT @EikoFried: Meta-analysis of studies from 1978-2015: Global prevalence of adult mental illness increased only slightly (OR 1.18) and i…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: Contrary to widespread misperception, the rate of mental illness among adults did not increase in recent deca…
RT @EikoFried: Meta-analysis of studies from 1978-2015: Global prevalence of adult mental illness increased only slightly (OR 1.18) and i…
RT @EikoFried: Meta-analysis of studies from 1978-2015: Global prevalence of adult mental illness increased only slightly (OR 1.18) and i…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: Contrary to widespread misperception, the rate of mental illness among adults did not increase in recent deca…
RT @EikoFried: Meta-analysis of studies from 1978-2015: Global prevalence of adult mental illness increased only slightly (OR 1.18) and i…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: Contrary to widespread misperception, the rate of mental illness among adults did not increase in recent deca…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: Contrary to widespread misperception, the rate of mental illness among adults did not increase in recent deca…
Narrative Violation. Maybe phones aren’t bad for us and mental illness isn’t increasing... https://t.co/OXi0Y4YOwC https://t.co/yojniFP25W
RT @Keith_Laws: Is the global prevalence rate of adult mental illness increasing? Systematic review and meta‐analysis https://t.co/bWOyNHta…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: Contrary to widespread misperception, the rate of mental illness among adults did not increase in recent deca…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: Contrary to widespread misperception, the rate of mental illness among adults did not increase in recent deca…
RT @EikoFried: Meta-analysis of studies from 1978-2015: Global prevalence of adult mental illness increased only slightly (OR 1.18) and i…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: Contrary to widespread misperception, the rate of mental illness among adults did not increase in recent deca…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: Contrary to widespread misperception, the rate of mental illness among adults did not increase in recent deca…
RT @EikoFried: Meta-analysis of studies from 1978-2015: Global prevalence of adult mental illness increased only slightly (OR 1.18) and i…
RT @EikoFried: Meta-analysis of studies from 1978-2015: Global prevalence of adult mental illness increased only slightly (OR 1.18) and i…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: Contrary to widespread misperception, the rate of mental illness among adults did not increase in recent deca…
RT @Keith_Laws: Is the global prevalence rate of adult mental illness increasing? Systematic review and meta‐analysis https://t.co/bWOyNHta…
RT @EikoFried: Meta-analysis of studies from 1978-2015: Global prevalence of adult mental illness increased only slightly (OR 1.18) and i…
RT @Keith_Laws: Is the global prevalence rate of adult mental illness increasing? Systematic review and meta‐analysis https://t.co/bWOyNHta…
RT @Keith_Laws: Is the global prevalence rate of adult mental illness increasing? Systematic review and meta‐analysis https://t.co/bWOyNHta…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: Contrary to widespread misperception, the rate of mental illness among adults did not increase in recent deca…
RT @EikoFried: Meta-analysis of studies from 1978-2015: Global prevalence of adult mental illness increased only slightly (OR 1.18) and i…
RT @EikoFried: Meta-analysis of studies from 1978-2015: Global prevalence of adult mental illness increased only slightly (OR 1.18) and i…
RT @EikoFried: Meta-analysis of studies from 1978-2015: Global prevalence of adult mental illness increased only slightly (OR 1.18) and i…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: Contrary to widespread misperception, the rate of mental illness among adults did not increase in recent deca…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: Contrary to widespread misperception, the rate of mental illness among adults did not increase in recent deca…
RT @EikoFried: Meta-analysis of studies from 1978-2015: Global prevalence of adult mental illness increased only slightly (OR 1.18) and i…
RT @ActaPsychScand: New publication in @ActaPsychScand: "Is the global prevalence rate of adult mental illness increasing? Systematic revie…
New publication in @ActaPsychScand: "Is the global prevalence rate of adult mental illness increasing? Systematic review and meta‐analysis" https://t.co/Da86EZmA1S
Meta-analysis of studies from 1978-2015: Global prevalence of adult mental illness increased only slightly (OR 1.18) and is mainly related to demographic changes. https://t.co/AJsAS5aoHL https://t.co/jq1CrzkZDP
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: Contrary to widespread misperception, the rate of mental illness among adults did not increase in recent deca…
RT @jorgemata: Is the global prevalence rate of adult mental illness increasing? Systematic review and meta‐analysis says no. https://t.co/…
Is the global prevalence rate of adult mental illness increasing? Systematic review and meta‐analysis says no. https://t.co/OX9FKWrgJ4
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: Contrary to widespread misperception, the rate of mental illness among adults did not increase in recent deca…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: Contrary to widespread misperception, the rate of mental illness among adults did not increase in recent deca…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: Contrary to widespread misperception, the rate of mental illness among adults did not increase in recent deca…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: Contrary to widespread misperception, the rate of mental illness among adults did not increase in recent deca…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: Contrary to widespread misperception, the rate of mental illness among adults did not increase in recent deca…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: Contrary to widespread misperception, the rate of mental illness among adults did not increase in recent deca…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: Contrary to widespread misperception, the rate of mental illness among adults did not increase in recent deca…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: Contrary to widespread misperception, the rate of mental illness among adults did not increase in recent deca…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: Contrary to widespread misperception, the rate of mental illness among adults did not increase in recent deca…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: Contrary to widespread misperception, the rate of mental illness among adults did not increase in recent deca…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: Contrary to widespread misperception, the rate of mental illness among adults did not increase in recent deca…
“We conclude that the prevalence increase of adult mental illness is small and we assume that this increase is mainly related to demographic changes.” https://t.co/jCaqmSwUrk
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: Contrary to widespread misperception, the rate of mental illness among adults did not increase in recent deca…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: Contrary to widespread misperception, the rate of mental illness among adults did not increase in recent deca…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: Contrary to widespread misperception, the rate of mental illness among adults did not increase in recent deca…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: Contrary to widespread misperception, the rate of mental illness among adults did not increase in recent deca…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: Contrary to widespread misperception, the rate of mental illness among adults did not increase in recent deca…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: Contrary to widespread misperception, the rate of mental illness among adults did not increase in recent deca…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: Contrary to widespread misperception, the rate of mental illness among adults did not increase in recent deca…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: Contrary to widespread misperception, the rate of mental illness among adults did not increase in recent deca…
RT @Keith_Laws: Is the global prevalence rate of adult mental illness increasing? Systematic review and meta‐analysis https://t.co/bWOyNHta…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: Contrary to widespread misperception, the rate of mental illness among adults did not increase in recent deca…
Is the global prevalence rate of adult mental illness increasing? Systematic review and meta‐analysis https://t.co/bWOyNHtaOm spoiler...no
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: Contrary to widespread misperception, the rate of mental illness among adults did not increase in recent deca…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: Contrary to widespread misperception, the rate of mental illness among adults did not increase in recent deca…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: Contrary to widespread misperception, the rate of mental illness among adults did not increase in recent deca…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: Contrary to widespread misperception, the rate of mental illness among adults did not increase in recent deca…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: Contrary to widespread misperception, the rate of mental illness among adults did not increase in recent deca…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: Contrary to widespread misperception, the rate of mental illness among adults did not increase in recent deca…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: Contrary to widespread misperception, the rate of mental illness among adults did not increase in recent deca…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: Contrary to widespread misperception, the rate of mental illness among adults did not increase in recent deca…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: Contrary to widespread misperception, the rate of mental illness among adults did not increase in recent deca…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: Contrary to widespread misperception, the rate of mental illness among adults did not increase in recent deca…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: Contrary to widespread misperception, the rate of mental illness among adults did not increase in recent deca…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: Contrary to widespread misperception, the rate of mental illness among adults did not increase in recent deca…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: Contrary to widespread misperception, the rate of mental illness among adults did not increase in recent deca…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: Contrary to widespread misperception, the rate of mental illness among adults did not increase in recent deca…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: Contrary to widespread misperception, the rate of mental illness among adults did not increase in recent deca…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: Contrary to widespread misperception, the rate of mental illness among adults did not increase in recent deca…
Is the Global Prevalence Rate of Adult Mental Illness Increasing Over Time? A systematic review and meta-analysis of repeated cross-sectional population surveys. @CareKnowledge
Is the Global Prevalence Rate of Adult Mental Illness Increasing over Time? No, the prevalence increase of adult mental illness is small, mainly related to demographic changes https://t.co/Cdd7cdOLhv
RT @PsyArXivBot: Is the global prevalence rate of adult mental illness increasing over time? Systematic review and meta-analysis of repeate…
RT @PsyArXivBot: Is the global prevalence rate of adult mental illness increasing over time? Systematic review and meta-analysis of repeate…
Is the global prevalence rate of adult mental illness increasing over time? Systematic review and meta-analysis of repeated cross-sectional population surveys https://t.co/02vuFnsgxK
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