Women are about twice as likely as are men to develop depression during their lifetime. This
Series paper summarises evidence regarding the epidemiology on gender differences in …

Neurodevelopmental disorders are characterized by relatively early onset, with temporal
variations across conditions. These lifelong conditions lead to social and communication …

Background Adolescence represents a crucial developmental period in shaping mental
health trajectories. In this study, we investigated the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on …

As pandemias, como a da COVID-19, afetam uma quantidade relativamente grande de
pessoas e impõem novas regras e hábitos sociais para a população mundial. As …

Different theoretical contentions on gender differences in loneliness exist, often including the
emergence of gender differences in particular developmental periods. To explain those …

Sex differences are prominent in mood and anxiety disorders and may provide a window
into mechanisms of onset and maintenance of affective disturbances in both men and …

Mental disorders traditionally have been viewed as distinct, episodic, and categorical
conditions. This view has been challenged by evidence that many disorders are sequentially …

Despite long-standing interest in the role of sex on human development, the functional
consequences of fetal sex on early development are not well-understood. Here we explore …

Middle childhood—conventionally going from about 6–11 years of age—is a crucial yet
underappreciated phase of human development. On the surface, middle childhood may …

Background and Objectives: There is strong evidence in the literature that women
experience psychological disorders at significantly higher rates than men. The higher rates …