Longitudinal Trends in Depression and Associated Lifestyle Behaviors: Insights from the SWAN Study

Abstract

This study investigates the association between depression and lifestyle behaviors, including smoking, alcohol consumption, and medication use, using longitudinal data from the Study of Women's Health Across the Nation (SWAN). Data from visits 1 to 10 were analyzed to find out the relationship between depression and lifestyle factors in midlife women. The study revealed significant associations between depression and the use of nervous condition medication, smoking status, and alcohol consumption. These findings highlight the intricate interplay between mental health and lifestyle behaviors, suggesting that comprehensive interventions targeting these behaviors are essential for managing depression in midlife women.