Environ Health Perspect August 2024 PMID 39162373

A State-of-the-Science Review of the Effect of Damp- and Mold-Affected Housing on Mental Health.

Maria Rosa Gatto, Adelle Mansour, Ang Li, Rebecca Bentley

Mentions

10
Peak: 2 in Aug 2024
across 4 sources since Aug 2024

Extended reach

22,482
potential audience

Total likes

34

Video views

282

Mentions per month

Aug 2024 – Feb 2025

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter5 posts
  • News3 articles
  • Bluesky1 posts
  • YouTube1 videos

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The overall tone underscores support and curiosity, with posts mentioning the review as a 'new' and 'important' discovery, and emphasizing the link between damp mold in homes and mental health risks. Words like 'risk' and 'effect' shape a perception of significance, encouraging further discussion on health policy and housing standards.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the findings of the review and express support, highlighting the link between damp/mold exposure and mental health issues.

InterestHigh interest

The discussions show high interest, as posts emphasize the importance of the review and its implications for health and housing policies.

EngagementModerate engagement

While some posts simply share the review, others discuss broader health risks, indicating a moderate level of engagement and curiosity.

ImpactModerate impact

The trend of sharing and endorsing the review suggests it is considered impactful, though mostly in raising awareness rather than immediately changing practices.

Abstract in brief

  • The review finds evidence suggesting that exposure to damp and moldy homes is linked to worse mental health outcomes like depression, stress, and anxiety in adults, and emotional issues in children.
  • Despite the existing studies, there are limitations in the research methods, indicating a need for more high-quality studies to better understand this association.
  • The review highlights the importance of further investigation into how damp and mold exposure affects mental health, and encourages future research to fill knowledge gaps.]

Top posts

Most liked on X and Bluesky
Integral Answers
@integralanswers.bsky.social · Bluesky

13/ Ref: 5G mobile networks and health—a state-of-the-science review of the research into low-level RF fields above 6 GHz www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Feb 22, 2025 · 7 likes · 1 share View post →
Environmental Health Perspectives
@EHPonline · X

NEW REVIEW: A State-of-the-Science Review of the Effect of Damp- and Mould-Affected Housing on Mental Health ➡️ https://t.co/MYnXa8aWPE @unimelbMSPGH @ANGLIhere @rebecca_bentley https://t.co/4m6GWQfNG4

Aug 20, 2024 · 6 likes · 1 share · 10,761 followers View post →
Environmental Health Perspectives
@EHPonline · X

#ICYMI...NEW REVIEW: A State-of-the-Science Review of the Effect of Damp- and Mould-Affected Housing on Mental Health ➡️ https://t.co/MYnXa8aWPE @unimelbMSPGH @ANGLIhere @rebecca_bentley

Sep 3, 2024 · 3 likes · 1 share · 10,761 followers View post →
Andreas Gies
@GiesAndreas · X

Not only your airways: Damp and mold in your home is a risk for your mental health. A State-of-the-Science Review of the Effect of Damp- and Mold-Affected Housing on Mental Health | Environmental Health Perspectives | Vol. 132, No. 8 https://t.co/3Jtgi4SgDf

Sep 8, 2024 · 469 followers View post →
Ang Li
@ANGLIhere · X

RT @EHPonline: #ICYMI...NEW REVIEW: A State-of-the-Science Review of the Effect of Damp- and Mould-Affected Housing on Mental Health ➡️ htt…

Oct 30, 2024 · 1 share · 179 followers View post →
The SHINE Project
@SHINEprojectIE · X

RT @EHPonline: NEW REVIEW: A State-of-the-Science Review of the Effect of Damp- and Mould-Affected Housing on Mental Health ➡️ https://t.co…

Aug 22, 2024 · 1 share · 20 followers View post →

All mentions

Integral Answers
@integralanswers.bsky.social · Bluesky

13/ Ref: 5G mobile networks and health—a state-of-the-science review of the research into low-level RF fields above 6 GHz www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Feb 22, 2025 · 7 likes · 1 share View post →
Ang Li
@ANGLIhere · X

RT @EHPonline: #ICYMI...NEW REVIEW: A State-of-the-Science Review of the Effect of Damp- and Mould-Affected Housing on Mental Health ➡️ htt…

Oct 30, 2024 · 1 share · 179 followers View post →
Andreas Gies
@GiesAndreas · X

Not only your airways: Damp and mold in your home is a risk for your mental health. A State-of-the-Science Review of the Effect of Damp- and Mold-Affected Housing on Mental Health | Environmental Health Perspectives | Vol. 132, No. 8 https://t.co/3Jtgi4SgDf

Sep 8, 2024 · 469 followers View post →
Environmental Health Perspectives
@EHPonline · X

#ICYMI...NEW REVIEW: A State-of-the-Science Review of the Effect of Damp- and Mould-Affected Housing on Mental Health ➡️ https://t.co/MYnXa8aWPE @unimelbMSPGH @ANGLIhere @rebecca_bentley

Sep 3, 2024 · 3 likes · 1 share · 10,761 followers View post →
The SHINE Project
@SHINEprojectIE · X

RT @EHPonline: NEW REVIEW: A State-of-the-Science Review of the Effect of Damp- and Mould-Affected Housing on Mental Health ➡️ https://t.co…

Aug 22, 2024 · 1 share · 20 followers View post →
Environmental Health Perspectives
@EHPonline · X

NEW REVIEW: A State-of-the-Science Review of the Effect of Damp- and Mould-Affected Housing on Mental Health ➡️ https://t.co/MYnXa8aWPE @unimelbMSPGH @ANGLIhere @rebecca_bentley https://t.co/4m6GWQfNG4

Aug 20, 2024 · 6 likes · 1 share · 10,761 followers View post →