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Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Talk by Professor Brenda Penninx

14 October 2024

Insights from the Netherlands Study of Depression and Anxiety are helping shape mental health research in Singapore. Learn how NESDA's findings on depression and anxiety may inform local prevention and treatment strategies.

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Professor Brenda, a leading researcher from the Netherlands Study of Depression and Anxiety (NESDA), recently visited Singapore to share groundbreaking insights with the PREDICT study team. NESDA, a comprehensive multi-site cohort study, focuses on understanding the long-term progression and impact of depressive and anxiety disorders. It integrates biological and psychosocial research to identify predictors of these conditions’ course and consequences.

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During her presentation, Professor Brenda provided an overview of NESDA’s findings on depression, associated risk factors, and the overall disease burden. She highlighted how these insights have not only advanced scientific knowledge but have also influenced prevention and treatment strategies for depression and anxiety. Additionally, Professor Brenda discussed how NESDA's findings could inform local mental health practices in Singapore, offering a valuable perspective for future research and policy development.