title: What are candidate biobehavioral mechanisms underlying the association between secondhand smoke exposure and mental health?
abstract: There is a consistent positive and significant association between secondhand smoke exposure and mental health outcomes in the literature. There are potential genetic and behavioral confounders (e.g., psychological stress, maternal depression, and family functioning) were discussed, as well as potential causal neurobiological pathways (e.g., dopamine system). Further neurobiological research to establish causal pathways is needed as well as the integration of positive observational findings into clinical and public health prevention practices.
authors: Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Clinical Research Building, 1120 NW 14th Street, United States. fbandiera@med.miami.edu
authors: Frank C
authors: FC
authors: Bandiera
mesh_terms: D004298:Dopamine / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000453:epidemiology*; D008960:Models, Psychological; D012307:Risk Factors; D014028:Tobacco Smoke Pollution / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D014028:Tobacco Smoke Pollution; D004298:Dopamine