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Researchers at University of Pittsburgh Have Reported New Data on Adolescent Substance Abuse (Examining polygenic scores for depression, depressive symptoms from childhood to adolescence, and adolescent substance use in a diverse sample: The...).

Published In: Mental Health Weekly Digest, 2025. P. 2628 1 of 2
Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

The article focuses on research examining the relationship between genetic predisposition for depression, depressive symptoms during adolescence, and substance use among youth. Conducted by investigators at the University of Pittsburgh, the study involved participants of African and European ancestry and explored how a family-centered preventive intervention could moderate these associations. Findings indicated that early intervention may help mitigate the genetic effects on depressive symptoms, with a noted positive correlation between the growth of depressive symptoms and substance use at age 16. The research emphasizes the importance of psychosocial interventions in addressing mental health issues in diverse populations. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

Source:Mental Health Weekly Digest. 2025/10, p2628
Document Type:Article
Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
Publication Date:2025
ISSN:1543-6616
Accession Number:188851088
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