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Towards unravelling and addressing the dynamics of depression in high-risk urban populations through a complexity lens

Research output: PhD ThesisPhd-Thesis - Research and graduation internal

Abstract

There is an urgent need to better understand the emergence and management of depression in urban contexts, particularly among the most vulnerable groups. This is underscored by (I) the high global prevalence of depression and (II) the ongoing urbanisation worldwide. Although cities are attractive in many respects, epidemiological studies suggest that depression is more common in
Original languageEnglish
QualificationDoctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution
  • Universiteit van Amsterdam
Supervisors/Advisors
  • Bockting, Claudi, Supervisor
  • Stronks, Karien, Supervisor
  • Lok, Anja, Co-supervisor
  • Nicolaou, Mary, Co-supervisor
Award date20 Feb 2026
Print ISBNs9789493483743
Publication statusPublished - 2026

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