Marriage

The marriage really is good for your health. The scientific confirmation comes from a study of nearly 34,500 people in 15 countries, coordinated by researchers at the University of Otago in New Zealand, that the couple’s life reduces the risk of anxiety and depression, these disorders affect as when the relationship ends.

The research, led by clinical psychologist Kate Scott and published British Journal of Psychological MedicineIs based on surveys conducted by the World Health Organization during the last decade.

It indicates that the end of a marriage, after separation, divorce or death of a spouse, is linked to an increased risk of mental health disorders. Women are more likely to have alcohol or drugs, while men are more at risk of depression. “That – that makes it unique and more solid this survey, is that the sample is so broad and includes many countries, and being able to obtain data not only on depression but also anxiety disorders and substance abuse” writes the scholar.

“Also we have been able to examine what happens to mental health In marriage, both in comparison with those who never married, both with cases in which the marriage is over. “The union then is good for the mental health of both sexes, not just women, as previous studies indicate .