Jacob Silva - 2023
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Publication Date
11-10-2023
Digital Publisher
Digital Commons at St. Mary's University
Collection
McNair Scholars Symposium
Keywords
Depression; Anxiety; Public health; Addiction; Violent crime
Description
Depression and anxiety are major public health concerns as they affect over a million Americans every year and have numerous adverse outcomes. Research exploring the linkages between depression and anxiety with drug abuse has remained minimal. Results derive from the Nashville Stress and Health Study (n = 1,252), a study that ascertained the stress and health status of predominantly African Americans and White Americans from Davidson County. Results indicated a significant relationship between depression and violent crime (rape), as well as depression and drug abuse. Similarly, a significant relationship was identified between anxiety and violent crime (rape and physical assault), as well as anxiety and drug use. This study provides insight into the prevalence of drug abuse in relation to depression and anxiety that developed due to traumatic experiences via violent crime victimization.
Disciplines
Counseling | Higher Education | Public Health | Substance Abuse and Addiction
Format
MOV
Medium
video
Creative Commons License
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