Description

For sample children, MENTDEPEV indicates whether the child has ever lived with anyone who was mentally ill or depressed.

This question is one of several included in the Stressful Life Events (SLE) section and are asked due to the association between stressful life events and health conditions that may persist into adulthood. For a full list of SLE variables, see the variable description for VIOLENEV.

Comparability

This variable is comparable over time.

Universe

Availability

• 2019, 2021-2023

Weights

• 2019, 2021-2023 : SAMPWEIGHT