Menarche and the onset of depression and anxiety in Victoria, Australia.

Patton, George C.; Hibbert, Marienne; Carlin, John B.; Shao, Q. T.; Rosier, Malcolm J.; Caust, Joanna; Bowes, Glenn

doi:10.1136/jech.50.6.661

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“…While rates of depression by gender are comparable during childhood, multiple studies suggest that gender differences in symptomatology emerge somewhere between the ages of 11 and 16 (Angold et al 1998;Ge, Conger, & Elder, 2001;Ge, Lorenz, Conger, Elder & Simons, 1994;Patton et al, 1996;Petersen et al, 1991). Researchers have speculated that the female pubertal transition, in and of itself, is a stressful life event that places all individuals at an increased risk for depressive affect (Angold et al, 1998;Petersen et al, 1991).…”

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“…Girls who experience an earlier age of menarche manifest higher levels of depressive affect than either boys or later maturing female peers (Patton et al, 1996). They are more likely to attempt suicide (Graber et al, 1997) and meet DSM-IV diagnostic criteria for an episode of major depressive disorder (Stice et al, 2001).…”

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“…Anxiety has been less frequently studied in conjunction with timing of pubertal maturation than other clinical domains. However, given the comorbidity of anxiety and depression, it is not surprising that there also seem to be links between early menarche and anxious symptoms (Patton et al, 1996). In particular, panic attacks have been shown to occur more frequently among sixth and seventh grade girls who display advanced signs of physical development (Hayward et al, 1992).…”

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“…In Norway, Wichstrom (2000Wichstrom ( , 2001) has found higher rates of suicide attempts and alcohol consumption among girls who report timing of puberty earlier than peers. Depressive and anxious symptoms have been associated with early menarche in Australia (Patton et al, 1996); in New Zealand, externalizing problems have been associated with early menarche (Caspi & Moffitt, 1991).…”

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Detrimental psychological outcomes associated with early pubertal timing in adolescent girls

Mendle

Turkheimer

Emery

2007

Developmental Review

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Though often discussed as though it were a discrete event, puberty comprises one segment of a larger developmental continuum and is notable for rapid transformation across a multitude of domains. Research suggests that an earlier rate of pubertal maturation in girls correlates with a number of detrimental outcomes compared with on-time or later maturation. The present review synthesizes the research on negative psychological sequelae of early pubertal timing in adolescent girls. Emphasis is on three theoretical perspectives by which precocious development is believed to affect the emergence of adverse outcomes: biological, psychosocial, and selection effects.

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Section: Depressionmentioning

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Section: Depressionmentioning

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Detrimental psychological outcomes associated with early pubertal timing in adolescent girls

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2007

Developmental Review

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338

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“…However, during the early teenage years the prevalence of depression rises sharply and girls begin to have a higher prevalence, possibly associated with menarche. 32 The genotype frequencies in this sample were: long/long 32.9%, long/short 50.3% and short/short 16.8%; and the allele frequencies were long 58.0% and short 42.0%. These are very similar to those reported by Lesch et al 7 and by another large Australian study.…”

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Association of a functional polymorphism of the serotonin transporter gene with anxiety-related temperament and behavior problems in children: a longitudinal study from infancy to the mid-teens

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A polymorphism in the promoter region of the serotonin transporter gene (5-HTTLPR) has been associated with anxiety-related personality traits in adults. Initial studies showed that the short allele was associated with higher neuroticism, anxiety and harm avoidance. However, most attempts to replicate these findings have been negative. Because the association of candidate polymorphisms with behavioral traits may vary with stage of development, we investigated the association using participants in a longitudinal study of childhood temperament. DNA was available for 660 children who had been assessed for temperament from 4-8 months to 15-16 years, and for behaviour problems from 3-4 years to 15-16 years. No significant associations were found at most ages. However, at ages 13-14 years and 15-16 years, the long/long genotype was associated with higher anxiety. These findings do not support an association of the short allele with anxiety-related traits in early life. Molecular Psychiatry (2000) 5, 542-547. Temperament is an individual difference characteristic of the child that reflects the preponderant style of behaviour, and includes the dimensions of activity, sociability, and the characteristic emotional responses. 1 Temperamental traits are often considered to be genetic or constitutional in origin and to show relative stability over time. Evidence for genetic influences on temperament comes from twin and adoption studies which indicate that the heritability of temperamental traits is generally in the range 0.4-0.6. 2,3 There is also evidence of some stability over the first 8 years of life, with correlations in the range 0.7-0.8 after correction for error of measurement. 4 Although there has been considerable research in recent years searching for genetic polymorphisms associated with adult personality, there has been very little on childhood temperament which forms the roots of personality. To date, only one study has examined allelic associations with childhood temperament. This study began by examining temperament in 81 twoweek-old neonates using a neonatal assessment scale. 5 Two candidate polymorphisms were assessed, involving the dopamine D4 receptor gene (D4DR) and the promoter region of the serotonin transporter gene (5-HTTLPR). Long D4DR alleles were found to be associated with several behavioral clusters (orientation, motor organization, range of state and regulation of state), but 5-HTTLPR alleles were not. There was also a significant interaction between the two polymorphisms on orientation scores. The same infants were assessed later, at 2 months of age, using an infant behavior questionnaire. 6 Long D4DR alleles were associated with lower scores on Negative Emotionality and Distress to Limitations, while short 5-HRTLPR alleles were associated with higher scores on these variables. Again there was an interaction effect, such that Negative Emotionality and Distress to Limitations were greatest in infants with the short/short genotype of both genes.In this paper we report further data on allelic ...

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Prevalence of Mental Disorders in Children Living in Alberta, Canada, as Determined From Physician Billing Data

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Svenson³

et al. 2001

Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med

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Administrative data can be used to estimate the prevalence of mental disorders in a pediatric population. The estimates made are lower than those obtained by using surveys of similar populations, perhaps indicating the difference between treated and untreated prevalence. Strengths of this study are that the estimates reflect the entire population, are more easily and obtained at less cost, and are useful for the planning of mental health services.

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Menarche and the onset of depression and anxiety in Victoria, Australia.

Abstract: Study objective -Psychiatric disorder often begins at adolescence. This study aimed to examine the associations between puberty and social circumstances and the adolescent rise in depression and anxiety.

Cited by 157 publications

References 47 publications

Detrimental psychological outcomes associated with early pubertal timing in adolescent girls

Detrimental psychological outcomes associated with early pubertal timing in adolescent girls

Association of a functional polymorphism of the serotonin transporter gene with anxiety-related temperament and behavior problems in children: a longitudinal study from infancy to the mid-teens

Prevalence of Mental Disorders in Children Living in Alberta, Canada, as Determined From Physician Billing Data

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