Women born early in year show better adult mental health

Women born between January and June have fewer indicators of depression in adulthood than women born later in the year, according to research by Labore and the University of Jyväskylä reported by Yle.

They were less likely to buy antidepressants and less likely to be hospitalized for depression than peers born in the latter part of the year.

Some of the difference may be explained by education, the study found. Starting school at an older age appears to protect women’s mental health in adulthood.

The researchers examined registry data for more than 650,000 Finns from age 18 to 32.