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Depression in autistic adults: the role of social and demographic factors A new NAR study explores why depressive symptoms occur more frequently in this group compared to non-autistic peers, and which factors are most strongly associated.

The dynamics of depression in high-risk urban populations: a complexity science approach Depression remains one of the leading causes of disability worldwide, and epidemiological studies suggest that it is more prevalent in urban areas, particularly among socioeconomically and ethnically vulnerable groups.

The Psychosocial Autopsy as a knowledge base for suicide prevention Why do people die by suicide? In the Netherlands, we know who loses their life, but far less about what led up to it. The Psychosocial Autopsy (PSA) study was established to make the story behind the numbers visible.

Dietary patterns in children: associations with ethnicity, socioeconomic position, BMI and body composition Research based on data from the ABCD study shows, eating behaviors in early childhood are closely connected to the social and physical environments in which children grow up.

ACH Knowledge Session: EHDS & Cohort Research - March 31 Knowledge sessions are focused meetings within ACH that facilitate the exchange of expertise and research results across cohorts, strengthen internal connections, and contribute to the ACH knowledge platform.

Cognitive screening and daily functioning in dementia A recent study using data from the Amsterdam Dementia Cohort shows that cognitive screening scores are only moderately related to everyday functioning, highlighting the importance of combining cognitive and functional assessments in Alzheimer’s disease research and care.

Two ACH Fellowships Awarded to Early-Career Researchers Amsterdam Cohort Hub has awarded two fellowships to support early-career researchers in developing multicohort grant proposals. The 2025 fellowships have been granted to Robert Jertberg and Noreen Siddiqui.

NAR launches ABOUT project, a multi-cohort co-creation initiative The Dutch Autism Register has launched the ABOUT project, a multi-cohort initiative focused on structurally embedding experiential knowledge in health research.

Adolescent mental health and digital media use The ABCD study published a new longitudinal study on the relationship between problematic digital media use and mental health in adolescents, highlighting sex-specific patterns and the role of social support.

Motivation and job quality in extended working lives New findings from the Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam (LASA) show that motivation and job quality play a key role in extended workforce participation among older workers.

Podcast Stress Navigation: Insights from ACH cohorts NTR and NESDA In a episode of the podcast Stress Navigation, researcher Lianne de Vries discusses her research on stress, resilience and well-being, drawing on findings from the Netherlands Twin Register (NTR) and NESDA.

ACH featured in Amsterdam UMC’s Janus magazine! Amsterdam Cohort Hub (ACH) is featured in the latest issue of Janus. The article highlights how ACH brings together researchers and cohorts to foster collaboration and strengthen health research.

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