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[deguspice]

Given that many of my friends (myself included) are in this age range, I thought they might find this of interest.


http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7213387.stm

Depression risk 'highest in 40s'

Life may begin at 40, but research suggests that 44 is the age at which we are most vulnerable to depression.

Data analysis on two million people from 80 countries found a remarkably consistent pattern around the world.

The risk of depression was lowest in younger and older people, with the middle-aged years associated with the highest risk for both men and women.

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The actual paper can be found here (163KB pdf) or here.

I was surprised to find out that both authors are economists, not psychologists.

Comments

[thespian.livejournal.com]

yay. I'm halfway between the breakdown I had at 30 and the one I'll have at 44 then!