Research Review: Developmental origins of depression - a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Published in: Journal of child psychology and psychiatry, and allied disciplines (2020)

This review provides a robust and comprehensive overview of the lasting psychopathological effects of in utero, perinatal, and postnatal exposures. The findings highlight the need for clinical and public health interventions focusing on the identified risk factors. Large prospective cohort studies are warranted to investigate the combined effects of multiple co-existing early-life exposures.

Keyphrases

early life
public health
risk factors
air pollution
depressive symptoms
physical activity
pregnant women
sleep quality