Systematic literature review on the association between alcohol consumption and mental health disorders. Evidence Evaluation Report
Newton, S, Morona, J, Salinger, K, Merlin, T
Record ID 32018000653
English
Authors' objectives:
The systematic review reported on the association between various levels and/or patterns of alcohol consumption and influences on mood and anxiety disorders in the general population and various subgroups. This review sought to determine what influence alcohol has on mental health, rather than on how mental health influences alcohol consumption.
Authors' results and conclusions:
A total of 92 studies were included, the majority of which focused on how alcohol consumption influences subsequent levels of depression/depressive symptoms. The evidence was too inconclusive to make any definitive statements regarding the risk of alcohol on mental health. Drinking which is classified as 'harmful' or 'hazardous' may negatively impact on mental health, particularly in younger age-groups (although these findings were not consistent). Some studies showed that those adults and older adults who abstain had worse mental health than those who consumed a small amount of alcohol, but the studies were unable to determine the reason for this.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2018
URL for published report:
https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/file/14974/download?token=nfnXyn7i
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Australia
MeSH Terms
- Alcohol Drinking
- Alcohol-Induced Disorders, Nervous System
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Mood Disorders
- Alcohol-Related Disorders
Contact
Organisation Name:
Adelaide Health Technology Assessment
Contact Address:
School of Public Health, Mail Drop 545, University of Adelaide, Adelaide SA 5005, AUSTRALIA, Tel: +61 8 8313 4617
Contact Name:
ahta@adelaide.edu.au
Contact Email:
ahta@adelaide.edu.au
Copyright:
Adelaide Health Technology Assessment (AHTA)
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