The epidemiology of depression in metropolitan China

Lee, S.; Tsang, Adley; Huang, Yueqin; He, Y.; Liu, Zhaorui; My, Zhang; Yc, Shen; Kessler, Ronald C.

doi:10.1017/s0033291708004091

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“…Prior research has demonstrated reasonable accuracy of such self-reported measures (Kriegsman et al 1996). This dichotomous variable has previously been found to be a valid predictor depression among Chinese populations (Lee et al 2009). …”

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confidence: 83%

“…In addition, previous studies of Chinese immigrants consistently found physical health status to be a strong predictor of depression (Lai 2004;Lee et al 2009). …”

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confidence: 87%

“…Previous studies of Chinese population found several significant predictors of depression. Specifically, elevated depression risk was found among women (Lee et al 2009), older adults (Takeuchi et al 1998;Hwang et al 2000), those with lower income or more financial strains (Chou et al 2004), and the unemployed (Takeuchi et al 1998). The findings on the association between education and depression were less consistent.…”

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confidence: 96%

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Depression Risks and Correlates among Different Generations of Chinese Americans: The Effects of Relationships with Friends and Relatives

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2017

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An increasing body of literature has suggested that the public portrayal of Chinese Americans as a high-achieving, well-adjusting "model minority" might not reflect the entire reality of their mental health conditions. This study examined depression risks and correlates among different generations of Chinese Americans, using non-Hispanic whites as a comparison group. A nationally representative sample of Chinese Americans (n = 600) from the Comprehensive Psychiatric Epidemiological Survey was used. Results of the study indicate that Chinese Americans in general have a lower risk of depression than non-Hispanic whites. Moreover, the prevalence and correlates of depression do not show a linear trend of difference from first to second to third-or-higher generation Chinese Americans, and then to non-Hispanic whites; rather, the risk of depression and its association with social relational factors presents in distinctive patterns for first and second generation Chinese Americans, compared to third-or-higher generation Chinese Americans and non-Hispanic whites. Specifically, friend network and relative group play different roles in influencing depression for different generations of Chinese Americans. The findings contributed to the growing body of literature on acculturation and mental health among immigrants, shedding lights on the complicated sociocultural contexts that could influence the mental well-being of individuals. Mental health service providers need to be aware of the complex and nuanced association between social relational factors and depression in their prevention, management, and treatment efforts.

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“…In addition, previous studies of Chinese immigrants consistently found physical health status to be a strong predictor of depression (Lai 2004;Lee et al 2009). …”

Section: Predictors Of Depression Among Chinese Americansmentioning

confidence: 87%

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confidence: 96%

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Depression Risks and Correlates among Different Generations of Chinese Americans: The Effects of Relationships with Friends and Relatives

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2017

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“…An epidemiological study also reported that the weighted prevalence estimates for MDD in a southwestern city (Kunming) in China were 1.96% (lifetime), 1.09% (1 year), and 0.93% (1 month) [8]. The lifetime prevalence estimate for Shanghai city is 3.6% [9] and that in Taiwan is 1.2% [10]. Another recent investigation reported that the prevalence rates for MDD among university undergraduates were 3.9% (lifetime), 2.4% (1 year), and 0.4% (1 month) in Mainland Chinese [11].…”

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The Current Situation on Major Depressive Disorder in China: Research on Mechanisms and Clinical Practice

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Depression is the most disabling disorder worldwide that accounts for the highest proportion of global burden attributable to mental disorders. Major depressive disorder (MDD) is characterized by deep sadness, reduced energy, vegetative nervous system dysregulation, cognitive dysfunction, and even a high suicidal tendency. Although other treatment choices are available, antidepressant medication is the front-line treatment option for MDD. Regarding clinical efficacy, only *50% of patients respond to frontline antidepressants, and \33% obtain remission. Currently, objective indexes to guide clinical decisions are still lacking. Furthermore, knowledge about the neurobiological mechanisms underlying discrepant antidepressant outcomes is still also fragmentary. In the present review, we discuss the current research progress and clinical opinions on MDD in China.

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“…The recorded morbidity of mental health illness in mainland China is low (229). However, migrants may be highly stressed during the process of migrating and settling due to language difficulties, discriminations and under employment (230)(231)(232).…”

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Antibiotic utilisation amongst Australian Chinese migrants: a web-based bilingual health survey

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The epidemiology of depression in metropolitan China

Abstract: Background-Previous surveys on depression in China focused on prevalence estimates without providing a detailed epidemiological profile.

Cited by 135 publications

References 31 publications

Depression Risks and Correlates among Different Generations of Chinese Americans: The Effects of Relationships with Friends and Relatives

Depression Risks and Correlates among Different Generations of Chinese Americans: The Effects of Relationships with Friends and Relatives

The Current Situation on Major Depressive Disorder in China: Research on Mechanisms and Clinical Practice

Antibiotic utilisation amongst Australian Chinese migrants: a web-based bilingual health survey

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