Covariates in studies examining longitudinal relationships between substance use and mental health problems among youth: A meta-epidemiologic review

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: This meta-epidemiological review examines covariate selection and reporting practices in observational studies analyzing longitudinal relationships between youth substance use and mental health problems (internalizing and externalizing). METHODS: Sixty-nine studies published in high-impact journals from 2018 to 2023 were included. Studies were included if they explored prospective relationships between substance use and mental …

Authors

Halladay J; Kershaw S; Devine EK; Grummitt L; Visontay R; Lynch SJ; Ji C; Scott L; Bower M; Mewton L

Journal

Drug and Alcohol Dependence, Vol. 271, No. Addiction 115 2 2020,

Publisher

Elsevier

Publication Date

6 2025

DOI

10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2025.112665

ISSN

0376-8716

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Jillian Halladay

Assistant Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences

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