The association between financial strain, psychological distress and subsequent depression: findings from a Norwegian national study
Financial strain was associated with increased risk of MDE one year later, although much of the association was explained by baseline distress. Policies should address both financial and psychological vulnerabilities through strengthened financial support, alignment with living costs and targeted measures such as financial counselling and housing assistance.
Authors
- Tormod Bøe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0968-7537)
- Mari Hysing (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5303-8879)
- Børge Sivertsen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4654-9296)
Institutions
- Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NO)
- Helse Førde (NO)
- Fonna Hospital Trust (NO)
- University of Bergen (NO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BJPsych Open
- Published
- 2025-10-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1192/bjo.2025.10878
- Primary Topic
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Helse- og Omsorgsdepartementet
- Utdannings- og forskningsdepartementet