Investigating Lifestyle Risk and Protective Factors for Depression in Young Adults: Insights From a Large-Scale Cross-Sectional Study

Maedeh Parvin, Anne-Marie Etienne, Aurélie Wagener, Research Unit for a Life-Course Perspective on Health and Education, Faculty of Psychology, University of Liege

American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine

Published online on May 30, 2025

Abstract

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BackgroundMajor depressive disorder (MDD) is a very prevalent mental disorder worldwide. Beyond MDD’s individual impact, it also constitutes a real burden for society, as it affects all domains of everyday life. Lifestyle factors may play an important ...