Publications by authors named "Ana Ortin-Peralta"

Background: Research suggests an association between parental psychiatric disorders and offspring anxiety disorders, yet comprehensive studies are limited. This study aims to investigate the associations between various parental psychiatric disorders and anxiety disorders in their offspring.

Method: Using Finnish register data, this nested case-control study analyzed 867,175 singleton live births from 1992 to 2006, identifying 21,671 cases of anxiety disorders diagnosed between 1998 and 2016.

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Initial research has indicated that college students have experienced numerous stressors as a result of the pandemic. The current investigation enrolled the largest and most diverse sample of college students to date ( = 4714) from universities in New York (NY) and New Jersey (NJ), the epicenter of the North American pandemic in Spring 2020. We described the impact on the psychological, academic, and financial health of college students who were initially most affected and examined racial/ethnic group differences.

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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Ana Ortin-Peralta"

  • Ana Ortin-Peralta's research focuses on the impact of parental psychopathology on the mental health of children, exemplified by her comprehensive nationwide study in Finland examining the association between parental psychiatric disorders and anxiety disorders in their offspring.
  • Her study analyzed extensive register data, identifying over 21,000 cases of anxiety disorders in children, highlighting the need for attention to mental health in familial contexts.
  • Additionally, she explored the multifaceted effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on college students, revealing significant psychological, academic, and economic challenges faced by a diverse group of students in the epicenter of the outbreak.