Researchers at School of Management Publish New Data on Mental Health Diseases and Conditions (From starvation to depression: unveiling the link between the great famine and late-life depression).

Researchers at the School of Management have published a study on the long-term impact of the Great Famine in China from 1959 to 1961 on the mental health of elderly survivors. The study reveals that experiencing the famine significantly increases the risk of depression among the elderly, especially in rural areas and regions less influenced by Confucian culture. Factors such as diminished social support, lower socioeconomic status, and insufficient intergenerational support are identified as primary pathways through which the famine experience influences depression levels in the elderly. This research provides new insights into the effects of historical events on mental health and can inform the development of intervention policies for elderly populations in China. [Extracted from the article]