Unique opportunities and challenges of longitudinal approaches in studying brain health and mental health

Publication date

2025-06-18

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Hulshoff Pol, HillekeORCID 0000-0002-2038-5281ISNI 000000035942330X
Brouwer, Rachel M

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Abstract

Longitudinal studies offer a unique opportunity to characterize individual human lifespan trajectories. While challenging, their added value can advance our understanding of neurodevelopment and mental health disorders, with the aim to optimize brain health and mental health.

Keywords

Brain/growth & development, Humans, Longitudinal Studies, Mental Disorders, Mental Health, Taverne, SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being

Citation

Hulshoff Pol, H E & Brouwer, R M 2025, 'Unique opportunities and challenges of longitudinal approaches in studying brain health and mental health', Neuron, vol. 113, no. 12, pp. 1858-1861. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuron.2025.04.029