New study measures outcomes instantly after divorce and is the first to show that higher conflict levels predict worse mental health despite other factors.

‘Going through a divorce is extremely challenging, and it could have a serious impact on physical and mental health.’

Divorce is often a protracted process, with several countries requiring a separation period before couples could apply for divorce. However, a long separation may provide psychological wounds to heal, and evaluating divorcees after such a period may underestimate their impact.




This gave Hald and colleagues, including Dr. Søren Sander of the University of Copenhagen, to get 'real-time' data on 1,856 very recent divorcees, who finished questionnaires about their background, health, and their divorce.
Unsurprisingly, the study revealed that a recent divorce takes an emotional and physical toll. "The physical and mental health of divorcees was significantly worse compared to the comparative background population quickly the following divorce," stated Sander.
In another recent study, the researchers developed an online digital solution called 'Cooperation After Divorce' that significantly reduces such adverse mental and physical health effects. The results of this latest study will help them to refine such approaches in the future.
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