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Causal relationship between stressful life events and the onset of major depression.
The American journal of psychiatry - 1 Jun 1999
Kendler K S, Karkowski L M, Prescott C A
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Stressful life events are associated with the onset of episodes of major depression. However, exposure to stressful life events is influenced by genetic factors, and these factors are correlated with those that predispose to major depression. The aim of this study was to clarify the degree to which stressful life events cause major depression. METHOD: The authors assessed the occurrence of 15 classes...
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