Citation

Gadalla TM. J. Ment. Health 2009; 18(6): 495-503.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2009, Informa Healthcare)

DOI

10.3109/09638230903111106

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Mental disorders represent a significant burden to individuals and society. They can lead to occupational impairment, disruption in interpersonal and family relationships, poor health and suicide. Aims: This study aimed to examine socio-economic and demographic factors associated with mood and/or anxiety disorders and to assess the relation of these disorders with short-term disability and work activity.

METHODS: This study used data collected in the 2005 Canadian Community Health Survey (N=108,986).

RESULTS: Higher rates of mood and/or anxiety disorders were found among women, the 30-69 years old, the single/divorced/widowed, Canadian-born, low-income participants and those with chronic physical illness. The presence of mood and/or anxiety disorders was significantly associated with short-term disability, requiring help with daily activities and reduction/modification of work activity.

CONCLUSIONS: Our findings underscore the importance of early detection and treatment of mental disorders, especially in those at higher risk of developing them.

Language: en

Keywords

adolescent; adult; Canada; human; gender; Anxiety; child; female; male; aged; immigration; Disability; mood disorder; Mood; article; major clinical study; marriage; school child; self report; physical disease; anxiety disorder; work disability; daily life activity; Quality of life; divorce; widow; lowest income group; educational status; immigrant