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Social Defeat Stress Model for Adolescent C57BL/6 Male and Female Mice

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Men and mental health.

Clare Bayram¹, Salma Fahridin, Helena Britt

¹Australian GP Statistics & Classification Centre, University of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Australian Family Physician

|March 14, 2009

Summary

Psychological problems were more common in females than males overall. However, middle-aged males (25-44 years) had higher rates of psychological problem management compared to females in the same age group.

Area of Science:

Psychology
Public Health
Epidemiology

Background:

Psychological problems represent a significant public health concern.
Understanding demographic variations in mental health management is crucial for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the prevalence and age-specific rates of psychological problem management in male and female patients.
To identify demographic groups with the highest burden of psychological issues.

Main Methods:

Retrospective analysis of patient encounter data from 2006-2008.
Calculation of rates of psychological problem management per 100 encounters.
Stratification of data by sex and age group.

Main Results:

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Overall, females had a higher rate of psychological problem management (12.6 per 100 encounters) than males (11.1 per 100 encounters).
The majority of male encounters for psychological problems were among those aged 45-64 years (34.5%) and 25-44 years (32.9%).
Males aged 25-44 years exhibited significantly higher age-specific rates of psychological problem management (18.1 per 100 encounters) compared to females in the same age bracket.

Conclusions:

While females experience psychological problems more frequently overall, younger to middle-aged males (25-44 years) show a higher management rate within their demographic.
This highlights a need for tailored mental health strategies considering both sex and age-specific patterns.