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Mental Health Onset Statistics Dataset
Mental Health & Wellness
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About
This dataset provides key insights into the global prevalence and age of onset of mental health conditions, specifically anxiety and depression, across various countries and regions. Mental health is a vital aspect of well-being, influencing our ability to work and connect with others. Poor mental health affects our well-being, our ability to work, and our relationships with friends, family, and community. Despite hundreds of millions suffering yearly, treatment is often lacking, and underreporting makes accurate prevalence difficult to estimate. This data aims to support a better understanding of how, when, and why these conditions occur, the number of people affected, and how they can be effectively and safely treated.
Columns
- Entity: Represents the specific country or broader geographical region (e.g., Africa, OWID_WRL) for which the data is reported. There are 7 unique entities.
- Code: The regional code associated with the entity. This column has a high percentage of missing values, with 'OWID_WRL' being the most common code when present.
- Year: The year the data was collected or pertains to. All records are from 2020.
- Share - Question: mh7b_2 - Age range when first felt anxious/depressed - Answer: Ages <13 - Gender: all - Age_group: all: The percentage share of the population who first experienced anxiety or depression before the age of 13.
- Share - Question: mh7b_2 - Age range when first felt anxious/depressed - Answer: Ages 13-19 - Gender: all - Age_group: all: The percentage share of the population who first experienced anxiety or depression between the ages of 13 and 19.
- Share - Question: mh7b_2 - Age range when first felt anxious/depressed - Answer: Ages 20-29 - Gender: all - Age_group: all: The percentage share of the population who first experienced anxiety or depression between the ages of 20 and 29.
- Share - Question: mh7b_2 - Age range when first felt anxious/depressed - Answer: Ages 30-39 - Gender: all - Age_group: all: The percentage share of the population who first experienced anxiety or depression between the ages of 30 and 39.
- Share - Question: mh7b_2 - Age range when first felt anxious/depressed - Answer: Ages ≥40 - Gender: all - Age_group: all: The percentage share of the population who first experienced anxiety or depression at age 40 or older.
- Share - Question: mh7b_2 - Age range when first felt anxious/depressed - Answer: Don't know/Refused - Gender: all - Age_group: all: The percentage share of the population who either did not know or refused to state the age range when they first felt anxious or depressed.
Distribution
This dataset is provided as a CSV file (age-when-first-had-anxiety-depression.csv), with a file size of approximately 1.33 KB. It comprises 9 columns and includes data for 7 distinct values for regions/countries and year. Specific numbers for rows/records are not explicitly stated as a general total, but column data often consists of 7 total values.
Usage
This dataset is ideally suited for:
- Public health analysis to understand the typical onset ages for anxiety and depression.
- Policy formulation aimed at early intervention and support programmes for mental health.
- Academic research into demographic patterns of mental health conditions.
- Healthcare planning to identify and target at-risk age groups.
Coverage
The dataset covers various countries and regions, including broad geographic areas like Africa and the global aggregate (OWID_WRL). The data specifically pertains to the year 2020. It provides demographic insights into all genders and age groups, focusing on the age range when individuals first reported feeling anxious or depressed. There are no expected updates, as the frequency is "Never".
License
CC BY 4.0 (Attribution 4.0 International)
Who Can Use It
This dataset is valuable for:
- Researchers and academics studying global mental health trends and epidemiology.
- Public health officials seeking data to inform national or regional mental health strategies.
- Policymakers developing mental health policies and resource allocation plans.
- Healthcare professionals interested in the typical age of onset for these conditions.
- Mental health advocacy groups to highlight the prevalence and support the need for improved care.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Global Mental Health Onset Ages
- Anxiety & Depression First Experience by Age and Region
- Mental Health Onset Statistics 2020
- Regional Age of Mental Health Onset
Attributes
Original Data Source: Mental Health Onset Statistics Dataset
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