The effect of mental health problems on having a 'neither in employment nor in education or training' period and the mediating role of high school dropout: a register-based study with a 14-year follow-up.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This study investigates (1) whether mental health problems among individuals aged 12-15 years impact (a) high school dropout (ages 16-20 years) and (b) having a 'neither in employment nor in education or training' (NEET) period (ages 21-26 years); (2) the process of mediation and interaction by high school dropout in the association between mental health problems and NEET; and (3) whether these associations differ based on (non-)employment and mental health problems of parents.

Methods

Longitudinal register data were used (n=196 227). Log-linear regression analyses were used to assess the association between reimbursed medication for mental health problems and high school dropout or NEET period for at least 12 months. Causal mediation analysis was used to assess

SUBMITTER: Hijdra R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12322390 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature