the occurrence of and factors contributing to common mental disorders
the combined effect of genetic and environmental factors on mental health and its disorders;
the effect of general factors such as light, temporal rhythm,
nutrition and exercise on mental health.
psychotic disorders, particularly schizophrenia;
mood and mood disorders
the development of substance abuse and addiction;
Further targets of the study include the factors determining the
general physical and mental characteristics of the population. For
example, the Health 2000 study by the National Public Health
Institute is used to chart the state of mental health and substance
use among the population, backgrounds, the factors determining
mental health and the connection between mental health and general
health and functional capacity.
The occurrence and etiology of psychoses
Mood and behavior
Mental health epidemiology
Mood disorder research