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An Exploratory Study of Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Concentration and Psychological Distress Among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in Australia

The colonisation of Australia around 250 years ago left a significant enduring impact on the mental health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Vitamin D may play a role in modulating mental health as its receptors are present in the brain regions associated with mood and behaviour regulation.

Citation:
Neo B, Nannup N, Tilbrook D, Michie C, Prior C, Dunlop E, Farrant B, Chen WS, Shepherd C, Black L. An Exploratory Study of Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Concentration and Psychological Distress Among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in Australia. Nutrients. 2026;18(10). 

Keywords:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; mental health; psychological distress; serum 25(OH)D concentration; vitamin D

Abstract:
The colonisation of Australia around 250 years ago left a significant enduring impact on the mental health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Vitamin D may play a role in modulating mental health as its receptors are present in the brain regions associated with mood and behaviour regulation.