TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2019//
TI  - Environmental exposures and depression: biological mechanisms and epidemiological evidence
JO  - Annual review of public health
A1  - van den Bosch, Matilda
A1  - Meyer-Lindenberg, Andreas
SP  - 239
EP  - 259
VL  - 40
IS  - 
N2  - Mental health and well-being are consistently influenced-directly or indirectly-by multiple environmental exposures. In this review, we have attempted to address some of the most common exposures of the biophysical environment, with a goal of demonstrating how those factors interact with central structures and functions of the brain and thus influence the neurobiology of depression. We emphasize biochemical mechanisms, observational evidence, and areas for future research. Finally, we include aspects of contextual environments-city living, nature, natural disasters, and climate change-and call for improved integration of environmental issues in public health science, policies, and activities. This integration is necessary for reducing the global pandemic of depression. Expected final online publication date for the Annual Review of Public Health Volume 40 is April 1, 2019. Please see http://www.annualreviews.org/page/journal/pubdates for revised estimates.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0163-7525
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1146/annurev-publhealth-040218-044106
ID  - ref1
ER  -