Cohort profile: the Australian genetics of depression study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Depression is the most common psychiatric disorder and the largest contributor to global disability. The Australian Genetics of Depression study was established to recruit a large cohort of individuals who have been diagnosed with depression at some point in their lifetime. The purpose of establishing this cohort is to investigate genetic and environmental risk factors for depression and response to commonly prescribed antidepressants.

Participants

A total of 20 689 participants were recruited through the Australian Department of Human Services and a media campaign, 75% of whom were female. The average age of participants was 43 years±15 years. Participants completed an online questionnaire that consisted of a compulsory module that assessed self-reported psychiatric

SUBMITTER: Byrne EM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7259831 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature