Summary: Study was done with a largely Caucasian, New Zealand cohort born in the 1970s. Factors which correlate with enduring mental health: Childhood factor

Summary: Study was done with a largely Caucasian, New Zealand cohort born in the 1970s. Factors which correlate with enduring mental health: Childhood factors: - little evidence of strong negative emotions - social support and sociability - self-control Familiy environment factors: - fewer first- and second-degree relatives with mental health issues - less negative discipline - reduced likelihood of parental loss Not relevant: - socioeconomic advantage - perinatal complications - physical health - intelligence