Risk of climbing the property ladder: children who move house just once before the age of 15 are at risk of depression in later life, experts warn READ MORE: Nearly a quarter of children have a 'mental disorder', figures show By Chris Pollard Published: 16:00, 17 July 2024 | Updated: 16:08, 17 July 2024 e-mail View comments Moving house might be financially savvy, but experts have warned the upheaval can have a negative impact on children's mental health. Youngsters who moved just once between the ages of 10 and 15 were found to be 41 per cent more likely to suffer depression later in life, new research reveals. And those who moved twice or more had a 61 per cent increased risk of the condition.
Researchers in the UK and Denmark say it highlights the importance of a settled childhood — and believe their findings could be 'the tip of the iceberg'. Professor Clive Sabel, of the University of Plymouth, said: 'We know there are a number of factors which lead to a person being diagnosed with a mental illness. Children who moved frequently during childhood are more likely to suffer mental health problems later in life, the study found People who moved a lot during childhood were also more prone to suicide attempts, violent criminality and substance misuse 'However, this is the first evidence to suggest that moving to a new neighbourhood during childhood is among them, and we believe the numbers we are seeing could be the tip of the iceberg.
'During those formative years, children.
