Dynamic changes in depressive symptoms at the onset of military conflict in a neighboring country: a cross-sectional study
The study shows increased depression symptoms after conflict, with diverse reactions across demographics and locations in Lithuania. Persistent severe symptoms and the varying effects of education and age on stress responses were observed. The research emphasizes the need for customized mental health strategies, particularly near geopolitical hotspots, to effectively address these challenges.
Authors
- Valentas Gružauskas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6997-9275)
- Benedikt Bachmetjev (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5079-6586)
- Artur Airapetian (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3941-1563)
- Rolandas Zablockis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0411-828X)
- Povilas Bernadickas
- Neringa Urbonaitė
- Laura Nedzinskiene
Institutions
- Vilnius University (LT)
- Vilnius College of Technologies and Design (LT)
- Vilnius University of Applied Sciences (LT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Psychiatry
- Published
- 2025-09-10
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1593088
- Primary Topic
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00