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Estonia.

Anne Kleinberg1

  • 1Secretary General, Estonian Psychiatric Association, email anne.kleinberg@lastehaigla.ee.

International Psychiatry : Bulletin of the Board of International Affairs of the Royal College of Psychiatrists
|September 12, 2019
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Estonia

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Estonia experienced rapid societal changes post-Soviet independence in 1991.
  • Economic growth may have impacted the mental health and well-being of the population.
  • Previous research suggests a link between socio-economic factors and mental health outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence of depressive symptoms in Estonia.
  • To examine the correlation between depressive symptoms and socio-economic status.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the Estonian Health Interview Survey.
  • Analyzed responses to identify depressive symptoms and socio-economic factors.

Main Results:

  • 11.1% of respondents reported depressive symptoms.
  • A strong correlation was found between depressive symptoms and socio-economic status.

Conclusions:

  • Depressive symptoms are a notable public health concern in Estonia.
  • Socio-economic status is a significant factor associated with depressive symptoms in the Estonian population.