Self-reported diagnosis of mental disorders, psychological distress, and risk of incident dementia in New Zealand
This study demonstrates an increased dementia risk associated with mental disorders and psychological distress in NZ. Our findings reinforce the need for timely and appropriate management of mental health distress and disorders in NZ.
Authors
- Sarah J. Cullum (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0785-9101)
- Etuini Ma’u (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3989-8404)
- Gary Cheung (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0239-9356)
- Naaheed Mukadam (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8635-9521)
- Gill Livingston
Institutions
- University of Auckland (NZ)
- Auckland University of Technology (NZ)
- Waikato Regional Council (NZ)
- Waikato District Health Board (NZ)
- University of Waikato (NZ)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Psychogeriatrics
- Published
- 2025-05-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.inpsyc.2025.100075
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.47