Does the timing and duration of mental health problems during childhood and adolescence matter for labour market participation of young adults?
Samira de GrootKarin VeldmanBenjamin C Amick IiiAlbertine J OldehinkelIris ArendsUte BültmannPublished in: Journal of epidemiology and community health (2021)
The duration of MHPs during childhood and adolescence is strongly associated with not having paid work in young adulthood. This emphasises the necessity of applying a life-course perspective when investigating the effect of MHPs on LMP. Early monitoring, mental healthcare and the (early) provision of employment support may improve young adult's participation in the labour market.