People struggling with symptoms of depression are less likely to perceive themselves as active initiators of their activities, which is directly reflected in the way they express themselves. Analysing the way people construct sentences can provide an early warning, according to an international study on postpartum depression initiated by psychologists from SWPS University.

Infants who grew up in early child care institutions in the 1950s have a much shorter life expectancy than the general population, a long-term study of individuals in Zurich has shown. For the first time, the study provides robust evidence that early deprivation of affection and stimulation has serious consequences across the life span.