Impact of alcohol consumption on the risk of developing Depression. A Comparative study in young and middle aged adult.

Abstract

Introduction:
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a prevalent mental health disorder that affects millions of individuals worldwide. Alcohol is a substance that can lead to several negative physical and mental health outcomes, like depression. This study aims to fill this gap by investigating the prevalence of these mental health issues among young adults and middle-aged adults who use alcohol.
Objectives: This study evaluates alcohol consumption levels and mental health indicators in young and middle-aged adults, considering socioeconomic factors.
Methods: This cross-sectional study in Erode Tertiary Care Hospitals examines alcohol consumption's correlation with mental health in 252 young and middle-aged adults (18-59 years). Utilizing ROSOFTWARE, a 5% margin of error and 95% confidence interval determined the sample size. Inclusion criteria involved individuals with depression, and a history of alcohol use, while severe mental health disorders and Comorbidities were excluded. Data collection employed standardized tools like the Hamilton Depression, alongside a socio-demographic and alcohol consumption questionnaire. Spanning six months, the study aims to offer insights into alcohol's impact on mental health in this demographic.
Result and Discussion: In our study young and middle-aged adults (18-59 years) were compered for determine the mental health effect of alcohol consumption by Hamilton scale. Among 128 young adults and 124 middle aged adult, indicated a positive relationship between the alcohol and mental health. Interestingly, both age group had mental health problem but the young adults were more prone then middle aged adult because of brain development and structural changes.
Conclusion: This study compares the impact of alcohol consumption on Depression in young and middle-aged adults. It highlights higher risks of Depression in young adults. These findings emphasize age-related differences in alcohol's impact on mental health and offering insights for tailored prevention and intervention strategies to address associated burdens in both age groups.