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  • Psychiatry
  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Mental disorders significantly impact early adulthood, affecting education and employment.
  • Understanding the prevalence and correlates of mental disorders in young adults is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of current and lifetime mental disorders in young Finnish adults (19-34 years).
  • To examine sociodemographic associations and treatment contacts for these disorders.

Main Methods:

  • A nationally representative sample of 1863 Finnish adults aged 19-34 years completed a mental health questionnaire.
  • Screen-positive individuals and a random sample of screen-negatives underwent Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV (SCID-I) and neuropsychological assessment.
  • Case-notes from lifetime mental health treatments were also obtained.

Main Results:

  • 40% of young Finnish adults reported at least one lifetime mental disorder (DSM-IV Axis I), and 15% had a current disorder.
  • Depressive disorders (17.7%), substance abuse/dependence (14.2%), and anxiety disorders (12.6%) were most common.
  • Lower education and unemployment were associated with disorders, especially substance use. Only 24.2% of those with current disorders had current treatment contact, though 77.1% who felt in need of treatment were in contact.

Conclusions:

  • Mental disorders are prevalent and often co-morbid in young adulthood.
  • These disorders pose significant risks to educational and employment outcomes in this demographic.
  • Improved access to mental health treatment is needed for young adults, particularly those experiencing unemployment or with lower education levels.